Cup Plant Seeds (Silphium perfoliatum) 40 Seeds (1 grams)

You will receive a seed packet containing 1 gram or a minimum 40 seeds. of Silphium perfoliatum commonly known as Cup Plant, Carpenters weed, Indians cup, and Cup Rosinweed is a member of the daisy family called Asteraceae. This North American native has unique leaf pairs that surround the stem of the plant creating the small “cup” from which it gets its name. Cup Plant can be found growing wild in prairies near wetland areas, along roadsides and riverbanks. Indigenous tribes use this plant as a type of chewing gum as well as for medicinal purposes. These sunny yellow flowers will be a haven for your local pollinators and the seeds are a goldfinches’ favorite snack! Try growing Cup Plant from seed and see how easy it is to have native wildflowers in your backyard!