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| Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.5 - 2.7 m (5 - 9 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | The herbaceous perennial Silphium laciniatum (compass plant) bears showy blossoms during mid summer to early autumn. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. | | |
