Cup Plant
Silphium perfoliatum
Description
The Cup Plant is a tall, herbaceous perennial native to North America. It is known for its large leaves that join around the square stem to form a cup, which can collect rainwater, hence its common name. The plant produces bright yellow sunflower-like blooms and can attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 4 to 10 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- July, August, September
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The Cup Plant has bright yellow flowers that resemble small sunflowers.