Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum)
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Prairie Dock is a 3’ to 10’ tall native perennial with 3” to 4” wide showy daisy-like yellow flowers. A late summer flowering plant that prefers dry to medium soils in full sun. It is widely used in grassland restoration, conservation plantings, and wildflower meadows and gardens.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) |
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| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | FACU;UPL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
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| Average height | 6+ ft |
| USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 16000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 1000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 75 |
| Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Nectar Source; |