Family: Asteraceae

Scientific Name: Silphium trifoliate

Common Name: Whorled Rosinweed

Description

Whorled Rosinweed (Silphium trifoliatum) is a tall yellow flowering native prairie perennial. The leaves are whorlded around the slender strong stems.

PronunciationFull Sun to partial sun, medium to medium-dry
Plant TypePerennials Hardy, Wild Flowers
Hardiness Zone(4)5
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny, partial shade
MoistureAverage, medium to medium dry, and drought tolerant once established.
Soil & Siteaverage, reported to tolerate clay
FlowersYellow sunflower-like flowers with thin petals. It starts flowering in mid-July.
LeavesDistinct three leaves whorled around its glabrous green to purple stem. Leaves are cauline and mostly form a whorl of three leaves.
StemsTall, glabrous green to purple smooth stems.
Dimensions5 feet tall
Propagationseeds
Native SiteWhorled Rosin Weed is native to most states east of the Mississippi River.
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