Silphium perfoliatum - Cup Plant

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Plant Type

Forb

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry

Height

3 to 8 feet

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Months

August, July, September

Native to MN

Yes

The Cup Plant is a robust, native perennial with sunflower-like heads up to 4″ across and unique leaves that form a “cup” that can hold rainwater.  This species is used in wetland and prairie restorations and is an ideal background plant for rain water gardens.

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