Cup Plant native plant with bright yellow flowers in full bloom (Silphium perfoliatum)

Native Cup Plant Seeds

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$6.50
$6.50
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Cup Plant native plant with bright yellow flowers in full bloom (Silphium perfoliatum)
Native Cup Plant Seeds

Native Cup Plant Seeds

$6.50
$6.50

Cup Plant is a bold prairie native that creates tall towering stems topped with bright yellow flowers from the midsummer into early fall. Its impressive height and long bloom period make it a standout in meadows and pollinator gardens where it provides lasting color and structure.

The leaf bases form small cups that collect healthy portions of rainwater, giving birds and beneficial insects a dependable source of drinking water during the growing season. By late summer, its cheerful blooms become an extremely lively gathering place for butterflies, native bees, and goldfinches.

*Cup Plant does have a tendency to spread quite a bit.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Native Butterflies
  • Native Bees
  • Bumble Bees
  • Native Pollinators
  • Songbirds
  • Beneficial Insects
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–9
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Learn about sun requirements →

Soil Moisture:

  • Medium
  • Medium-Wet
  • Wet

Soil Type:

  • Loam
  • Clay
  • Organic

Learn about soil types →

Drought Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Occasionally Browsed
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Yellow

Mature Height: 6–8 feet
Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches
Bloom Months:

  • June
  • July
  • August

Root Type: Fibrous
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Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Caterpillar Host Plant
  • Butterfly Nectar Plant
  • Native Bee Forage
  • Bumble Bee Forage
  • Bird Food Source
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 60 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Surface Sow
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Second Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: Silphium perfoliatum
Common Names:

  • Cup Plant

Seeds per Starter Packet: 60
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 5000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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