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Prairie Dock (Seed)

Part Number:
NWPRDO
Halifax Store:
Available
Saint John Store:
Available
Latin Name:
Silphium terebinthinaceum
Common Name:
Prairie Dock
Hardiness Zone:
4a
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:
Well Draining Soil
Plant Height:
60"+ (152cm+)
Bloom Colour:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
Summer
Attracts Pollinators:
Bees
Flower Use:
Garden Display
Plant Life Cycle:
Perennial
Price:
$5.99/EA
In Stock

Just as desirable for its foliage as it is for its flowers. The plant has huge fan-like basal leaves that are a nice addition to the garden throughout the year, then in late summer sends up clusters of bright yellow flowers on delicate stocks. The flowers are popular with bees and the seeds are eaten by finches and other songbirds. Approx. 25 seeds per packet.

Cold, moist stratification required. Winter sow directly outside, or mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedling dry out while it is establishing.