Cup Plant
Cup plant is a tall, striking plant with masses of large yellow flowers and a long bloom period. It is an important source of pollen, seeds and water for a variety of wildlife. Its clasping leaves form “cups” along the stems which catch and retain water, hence its common name.
Botanical name: Silphium perfoliatum
Bloom time: July - September
Height: 4’ - 8’
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Moist to medium
Hardiness Zone: zones 4 - 8
Supports: Butterflies and birds
Available for pick-up in May
Cup plant is a tall, striking plant with masses of large yellow flowers and a long bloom period. It is an important source of pollen, seeds and water for a variety of wildlife. Its clasping leaves form “cups” along the stems which catch and retain water, hence its common name.
Botanical name: Silphium perfoliatum
Bloom time: July - September
Height: 4’ - 8’
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Moist to medium
Hardiness Zone: zones 4 - 8
Supports: Butterflies and birds
Available for pick-up in May
Cup plant is a tall, striking plant with masses of large yellow flowers and a long bloom period. It is an important source of pollen, seeds and water for a variety of wildlife. Its clasping leaves form “cups” along the stems which catch and retain water, hence its common name.
Botanical name: Silphium perfoliatum
Bloom time: July - September
Height: 4’ - 8’
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Moist to medium
Hardiness Zone: zones 4 - 8
Supports: Butterflies and birds
Available for pick-up in May
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Cup plant is a tall, striking plant with masses of large yellow flowers and a long bloom period. It is an important source of pollen, seeds and water for a variety of wildlife. Its clasping leaves form “cups” along the stems which catch and retain water, hence its common name.
Cup plant flowers are used by butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, while birds eat the seeds and perch on the strong stems. Finches are especially drawn to the seeds.
The plant is found naturally throughout central and eastern North America.
Cup Plant is long-lived and adaptable to a range of soil types. Because of its large tap root and system of rhizomes, it does not transplant well unless it is a young plant.
The plant was used medicinally by several Native American tribes.
Volume Discounts:
5% off orders over $50. Use code: 20255%
10% off orders over $75. Use code: 202510%
15% off orders over $100. Use code: 202515%
All sales are for pick-up only:
Plants can be picked up at our farm or our Madison pick-up site. You will receive an email with available pick-up times at each location after we receive your order.
Payment:
We accept cash and checks at the farm and credit cards through our website.
Bulk Sales:
Restoration and bulk sale (100+ plants) inquiries should be directed to Erin Crain-Sullivan at 608-432-5578 or whitepelicanfarm@gmail.com with “attention Erin” in the subject line.