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    How to Grow and Care for Cup Plants - The Spruce

    • Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is a sunflower-like perennial with yellow blooms and coarse leaves that attract pollinators. Learn how to grow cup plant from seed, soil, water, and climate requirements… See more

    Cup Plant Care

    Because many gardeners and gardening centers consider the cup plant weed-like, growing your plant from seeds is recommended (it may be difficult to find a plant in you… See more

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    Types of Cup Plants

    There are two recognized varieties of the cup plant: 1. Connatum (hairy stems; found in a handful … See more

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    Propagating Cup Plants

    Because cup plants are such vigorous and expansive growers, propagation is rarely a concern. If you would like to start a new patch of cup plants, simply dig up an existing pla… See more

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    How to Grow Cup Plants from Seed

    The easiest time to start a crop of cup plants from seed is in late fall: 1. Sprinkle seeds on open soil, and gently press the seeds into the soil. 2. Cover the area with a light layer o… See more

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  1. Silphium perfoliatum
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    Silphium perfoliatum, the cup plant or cup-plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to eastern and central North America. It is an erect herbaceous perennial with triangular toothed leaves, and daisy-like yellow composite flower heads in summer.

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    What is a Cup Plant? Cup plant, or Silphium perfoliatum, is a native flowering plant found in most parts of the eastern United States. Reaching heights of up to 8 feet (2.5 m.), this bright yellow perennial flower is a welcome addition to gardens for its attractiveness to bees and other beneficial insects.

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    Silphium perfoliatum, commonly called cup plant, is a coarse, sunflower-like, Missouri native plant which occurs in open, low woods and thickets, wet meadows and prairies, stream/pond peripheries and along railroad tracks in the Midwest and portions of the southern United States.

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    Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is a tall wildflower that is native to Kentucky and much of the eastern U.S. It commonly grows 4-6 feet tall and has been known to grow even taller in ideal conditions. Once established, cup plant spreads both by seeds and by underground rhizomes that form clones.

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    What is a cup plant?
    The cup plant is a large plant that requires ample growing space and may overwhelm smaller plants. Although the cup plant can appear weed-like to some gardeners, it is well-suited for prairies, wildflower gardens, naturalized areas, or bordering a stream or pond.

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    What is a full size cup plant?
    Full size Cup Plant. The tallest stalk is approaching 9′ (3 m) tall! The stalk is very large, solid, and square shaped. There will be pairs of leaves going up the stalk that are joined and can hold water. The pairs and leaves and square stem make it very easy to identify this plant in the wild or in your garden, once the stalks start shooting up.

    Cup Plant – Silphium perfoliatum – Grow and Care Guide

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    Where do Cup plants grow?
    Native to North American prairies, cup plant thrives in planting spots with all-day sunlight. It tolerates a few hours of shade and is known to grow at the prairie edge, near woodlands, in its native habitat. Cup plant tolerates both dry soil and clay, but it grows best in well-drained soil that is rich in nutrients.

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    What can you do with a cup plant?
    In addition to its nectar, seeds, and “cups” of water, its stems can be chopped up, tied into bundles, and used to make mason bee homes after the plant dies back in the winter. Those who have space and want to grow a unique, native plant that benefits pollinators and other wildlife should definitely consider cup plant.

    Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) - Backyard Ecology™

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    What does a cup plant look like?
    It produces many yellow flowers that are about 4″ across (10 cm) and blooms for about a month. Its common name (Cup Plant) comes from the characteristic where two large leaves join together at its thick stalk, forming a cup.

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    Where does the name 'Cup plant' come from?
    If you're wondering where the name "cup plant" comes from, look closely at the plant's leaves—they form a small basin that enables water to pool around the stem. It's not uncommon to see birds and other animals or insects sipping water from these tiny basins on a hot day.

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    Cup Plant - Grow Native!

    Cup plant is a herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and cup-shaped leaves that collect water. It is native to prairies, stream edges and wetlands and attracts butterflies, pollinators and songbirds.

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    Silphium perfoliatum (Common Cup-plant, Compass …

    Learn about the native wildflower Silphium perfoliatum, also known as cup plant, compass plant, or Indian cup. Find out its description, cultivation, uses, and wildlife value.

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    Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant | Prairie Moon Nursery

    Cup Plant is hardy and strong, and very easy to identify because of the square stem and 'cup' leaves that hold water for birds, insects, and small mammals.

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    Silphium perfoliatum (Cup Plant) - Gardenia

    Cup Plant is a tall, architectural perennial with yellow daisies and leaves that form cups. It attracts bees, butterflies and birds, and is native to eastern North America.

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    Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) - Backyard Ecology™

    Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is a tall, sunflower-like plant that grows in moist soils and attracts many insects and birds. Learn about its benefits, habitat, and how to grow it in your backyard.

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