Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Silphium |
| Species | terebinthinaceum |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | .5 - 3 m |
| Spread | 30 - 90 cm |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | This plant is tall, and has tendancies to lean. |
| Landscape | Works well in gardens, as well as in the rear of borders. |
| Notable Specimens | Spooky Hollow, Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves on this plant are heart shaped and dark green in colour. |
| Flower Description | This plant produces yellow flowers, slightly resembling sunflowers. |
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