Cup Plant
Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
Everything about this plant is over-the-top and dramatic! Its large leaves clasp the stem creating a fascinating water-retaining vessel that gives the plant its name; its prolific yellow blooms last well into the fall; its stem is thick and square-ish; hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and birds loves the open-faced flowers for its nectar and seed; and its profuse seeds will have you finding baby cup plants volunteering everywhere. Did I mention they can be 9 ft tall?
Height: 4-9ft
Bloom period: summer to fall
Exposure: full sun to partial sun
Moisture: average to dry; drought tolerant
Native Habitat: meadows, prairies, woodland edges
Wildlife: attracts hummingbirds and butterflies for nectar; birds for the seeds
PRODUCT INFO
Thick-stemmed, tall (up to 9ft) clumps with abundant, long-lasting yellow flowers. Magnet for wildlife. Drought tolerant
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
At the Greenery, we promise to sell only plants that have been checked for viabilty prior to filling orders. No guarantees once picked up, other than you will have received a live plant true to species name. Please remember that you are purchasing a living breathing plant that has requirements to sustain life. Please consider weather and watering needs for your new additions.
SHIPPING INFO
We do not ship plants at this time. Please inquire via email (thegreeneryfarmnursery@gmail.com) for delivery options on orders meeting minimum requirements.