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Compass Plant

 Compass Plant is a classic prairie plant.  It resembles a sunflower with its yellow blossoms.  It has large basal, deeply lobed leaves and smaller clasping leaves further up the stem. The leaves face north and south, hence the name Compass Plant.

Its taproot can reach a depth of 15 feet or more with a diameter as large as a man's arm.

Compass Plant is not often found in areas that have been heavily grazed since it is a favorite of grazing animals who will seek it out and devour it.

deer songbirdbutterfly Compass Plant attracts songbirds, butterflies, and deer

Compass Plant
Height: 3 - 10 ft
Color: Yellow
Flowering Time: Jun - Sept
   

Companion Plants:
Big Bluestem, Purple Prairie Clover, Rattlesnake Master, Yellow Coneflower, Golden Alexander, Canada Tick Trefoil
Compass Plant grows in dry mesic to wet mesic prairie and requires full sun.

It is easily propagated from seed but will not bloom for three to five years.  Root division is difficult because of the massive size of the root.

 FYI image Native American children used the resinous exudates of Compass Plant as chewing gum.

Compass Plant Price List

660 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
SilLacP Packet $2  
SilLac.25 1/4 oz $5  
SilLac.5 1/2 oz $8  
SilLacOz Ounce $14  
SilLacLb Pound $220  
To order Compass Plant,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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