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
-
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: 20245%
10% off orders over $75. Use code: 202410%
15% off orders over $100. Use code: 202415%
Sales:
Our farm does not have a retail space. In-person sales and online sale pick-ups are arranged via telephone 608-432-5578, Facebook Messenger and email to whitepelicanfarm@gmail.com as well as through periodic special events. 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.
Shipping:
Online purchases reserve plants for on-site pick-up only. We are located at W6628 Patchin Road in Wyocena, Wisconsin - about a half hour north of Madison. We offer limited plant delivery in Dane and Columbia counties for $12 on orders over $100. Call 608-432-5578 or email whitepelicanfarm@gmail.com to inquire about delivery.
Payment:
We accept cash and checks at the farm and credit cards through our website.