Our Outsidepride Silphium Cup Plant (Perfoliatum) Flower Seeds produce stunning, tall perennials that grow up to 40-90 inches tall in full sun and moist, loamy soil. Known for their large, yellow, daisy-like flowers, our perennial plants attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while the unique cup-shaped leaves collect water, benefiting wildlife in your garden. Easy to grow from seed, our flower bulbs are great for areas under USDA Zones 4-9, while unwanted to deer and low maintenance.
Our Silphium flowers to plant outside produces vibrant yellow blooms that brighten any garden. Our large, daisy-like flowers not only add beauty but attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making our seeds for planting flowers a great addition to your landscape for color and natural benefits.
The Silphium seeds for flowers offers more than just beauty as its roots and leaves are edible! Historically used for traditional and culinary purposes, our flower seeds to plant outside provide a unique addition to gardens, allowing you to enjoy both their stunning appearance and edible parts.
Our pollinator seed mix produces bright yellow flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an outstanding choice of perennial flower seeds for supporting local wildlife and pollination. Great for pollinator garden landscapes.
With an impressive height of 40-90 inches, our Silphium flower seed adds vertical interest to your garden. Its towering structure provides an elegant backdrop, making it an ideal choice for large gardens or as a stunning focal point in perennial beds, offering both beauty and support for wildlife.
Our Silphium Cup Plant Flower Seeds for planting outdoors grows in full sun and blooms with vibrant yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Our perennial flowers grow from 40-90 inches in height and performs great in areas under USDA Zones 4-9. With dark green foliage and a preference for loamy, moist soil, our flower garden seeds is suitable for adding height and color on any outdoor space.
Our perennial flower bulbs is beautiful and functional! Its edible roots and leaves are rich in history and flavor. Both parts of this plant can be foraged for culinary use, adding a unique, long-lasting element to your garden. Well-suited for those who appreciate the blend of beauty and function, our outdoor perennial plants offer more than just stunning flowers. Grow it for both its pollinator-friendly qualities and its edible potential, great for creative cooks and nature enthusiasts alike.
For effective growth of our Silphium, sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring after frost or in late fall. Use 1 ounce per 250 square feet for consistent coverage, covering seeds lightly with no more than 1/4-1/8 inch of soil while being spaced 15-18 inches apart. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during germination period of 21-28 days. Apply nutrient-rich soil lightly to encourage robust growth and provide golden blooms that brighten any garden, making it a suitable choice for those looking to enhance their landscapes with minimal effort.
Silphium (Silphium Perfoliatum) - This towering, flowering plant is a native of the tall grass prairie and readily establishes from Silphium seeds. It is commonly known as Cup Plant and is a perennial giant which has yellow daisy-like flowers. The flowers measure 3 - 4 inches across and attract bees and birds. The name comes from the large leaves that are on opposite sides of the stem and are fused together at their base. This base forms a cup that collects water from the morning dew. Birds and insects seek out the collected water.
The Silphium Cup Plant prefers sunny settings and moist loamy soil. The root system consists of a long central tap root and many shallow rhizomes. The rhizomes help to spread the plant. The Silphium Perfoliatum Cup Plant will often form substantial colonies due to the spreading ability.
How To Grow Silphium: Sow Silphium Perfoliatum seeds directly outdoors in late fall or early winter. These particular flower seeds do well with a cold, dormant planting as the cold temperatures actually help break the flower seed of its dormancy. Once spring arrives and temperatures warm, the Cup Plant seeds will germinate quickly. Prepare the outdoor soil by removing weeds and loosening. Silphium Cup Plant seed can be raked into loosened soil and covered 1/8 - 1/4 inch.
Approximately 2,000 seeds per ounce.