Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant) Salt Tolerant It is also one of

It is also one of the most tolerant of drought and full sun of its kind

It can be very aggressive particularity on small landscapes

Interesting red stems and the showy yellow flowers make this an excellent choice for later prairie interest

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Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant) Salt Tolerant It is also one ofOne of the most interesting plants in the prairie landscape is the Compass Plant. Its name comes from its basal leaves that tend to point north to south. This direction takes advantage of the sun like aimed solar panels and conserves water in the high noon sun. This plant has massive tuber roots that extend up to 15' deep! This deep root makes it one of the most drought resilient plants in the prairie allowing it to suck up water from deep in the