Silphium albiflorum (White Rosinweed) Native bee friendly rain gardens and perennial borders

rain gardens and perennial borders

They do best in sandy or gravelly soil

It is drought tolerant and adaptable but will not tolerate wetlands or poor drainage

Suckers should be removed unless spreading is desirable

fall Mature height 2-4 ft Mature spread 2-4 ft Attracts Butterflies Deer resistant Yes Host plant Painted Lady butterfly

Silphium albiflorum (White Rosinweed) Native bee friendly rain gardens and perennial bordersAlso known as Compass Plant. White Rosinweed is a slow growing, but extremely long lived plant that develops a deep taproot that can reach as far as 15 ft. It is a perennial with deeply divided leaves. It produces white flowers up and down the stem. White Rosinweed naturally grows in calcareous, gravelly, limestone or sandy soils. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color White Bloom time Spring, Summer Mature height