Cup Plant

Silphium perfoliatum

  • Large leaves attach directly to the stem of the plant forming a "cup"
  • Towering yellow daisy-like flowers in July- October
  • Food and drink to a wide range of wildlife, from birds to frogs
  • Moist to dry soils
  • Native to Eastern U.S


Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Yellow

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife:

» Attracts Butterflies
» Attracts Pollinators
» Attracts Songbirds

Foliage Color:

» Green

Exposure:

» Full Sun

Soil Moisture:

» Average Water
» Moist, Well Drained
» Well Drained Soil

Attributes:

» Cut Flower/Foliage
» Drought Tolerant
» Erosion control
» Fall Color
» Great Foliage
» Long Blooming
» Low Maintenance
» Native
» Summer Bloomer
» Winter interest

Habit:

» Clump forming
» Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

» Fall
» Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

» Fall
» Spring
» Summer