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ACG, UW-MADISON

Prairie Dock

Plant Information

Taxonomic Name: Silphium terebinthinae
Common Name: Prairie Dock
Garden: Student Exhibition Garden
Bloom Time: July to August
Height: 24-60 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics:
  • Butterfly attractor, Native Wisconsin prairie plant, Wet tolerant, growing well in moist soils
  • preferably with good drainage