Bring bold color and striking foliage to your garden with Yellow Silphium Perfoliatum, a robust perennial known for its large, bright yellow flowers. This shade-tolerant plant thrives in a variety of garden settings, including borders, meadows, and container arrangements. Its long-lasting blooms and hardy nature make it ideal for home gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces large, bright yellow flowers
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Shade-tolerant and hardy, suitable for varied garden conditions
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Tall and striking growth ideal for borders, meadows, and containers
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, perfect for home gardening
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Attracts pollinators and adds visual interest to any garden
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Variety: Yellow Silphium Perfoliatum
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Plant Height: 3–6 feet
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Bloom Season: Late summer to early autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart to allow for mature growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth.
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Light Requirement: Tolerates full sun to partial shade; partial shade can help reduce stress in hot climates.
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Germination Time: 14–28 days under warm conditions (65–75°F).
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 3–4 inches tall to permanent locations.
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Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.
