{"product_id":"silphium-perfoliatum","title":"Silphium perfoliatum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"21\"\u003eSilphium perfoliatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"47\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"63\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"118\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"90\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eBlooming Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"195\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"179\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eBloom Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"197\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e No noticeable fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"239\"\u003ePlant Growing Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming, tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"316\" data-start=\"296\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A striking North American native perennial featuring tall, sturdy stems with large, opposite leaves that join around the stem to form water-holding “cups.” Produces bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The seeds provide valuable food for songbirds, and the dense growth offers habitat for wildlife. Excellent for native gardens, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"775\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 to 250 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 120 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eMaintenance Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate maintenance. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil but adapts to average garden conditions. Water regularly during establishment; once established, it is drought-tolerant. Tall stems may benefit from support in windy locations. Remove spent flowers to reduce self-seeding if desired, or leave seed heads standing for winter interest and wildlife value. Cut back old stems in late fall or early spring before new growth emerges. Fertilization is rarely required. Hardy and well-suited to Canadian gardens in Zones 3–8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eImages Courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eof Ball Seed or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ballseed.com\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.ballseed.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":47211463803017,"sku":"G15212","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/G15212Silphiumperfoliatum.jpg?v=1783444287","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/silphium-perfoliatum","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}