Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
kidneyleaf rosinweed
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Silphium compositum
Family:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
flower
Size:
3-4 ft
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
yellow
Fruit Color:
NA
Phenology:
winter dormant
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Wildflower garden.
Considerations:
Availability:
Native Nurseries, FNPS Plant Sales, Seed
Propagation:
Seed. Will self-seed.
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Soil pH:
Adaptable
Suitable to Grow In:
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Attracts bees and butterflies.
Seeds eaten by birds
Native Habitats:
Sandhills, flatwoods, ruderal.
Natural Range in Florida:
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