{"product_id":"silphium-terebinthinaceum-prairie-dock-1","title":"Silphium terebinthinaceum - Prairie Dock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-22\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-22\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-64\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3537705a-14af-4561-8164-ad7ec9cad688\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eSilphium terebinthinaceum, commonly known as Prairie Dock, is a bold herbaceous perennial that produces tall, airy stems topped with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. The blooms rise well above a dramatic basal clump of very large, rough-textured, heart-shaped green leaves, creating a strong architectural presence in the garden. Blooming from midsummer into early fall, this plant adds height, texture, native charm, and valuable late-season colour to borders, prairie gardens, meadow plantings, pollinator gardens, or naturalized perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eThrives in well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture. Avoid planting in heavy, waterlogged conditions, though established plants are highly tolerant of drought. Requires minimal maintenance once established and develops a deep taproot, so it is best planted where it can remain undisturbed. Deadhead spent blooms for a tidier appearance, or leave seed heads for wildlife value and natural winter interest. Pairs well with echinacea, rudbeckia, liatris, monarda, asters, and ornamental grasses for a bold, naturalistic garden display. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Generally avoided by deer and rabbits. Excellent for native plant gardens, prairie-style landscapes, sunny borders, pollinator plantings, meadow gardens, or large naturalized areas. Silphium terebinthinaceum is a striking and long-lived native perennial that thrives in sunny gardens, adding massive foliage and tall yellow flower stems with strong ecological value. Its drought tolerance, architectural form, and pollinator appeal make it a valuable choice for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly, and naturalistic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eFull Sun. Performs best in full sun, where it develops the strongest stems, largest foliage, and most abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eMaximum Growth Height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e72–120 inches (180–300 cm), with a spread of about 24–36 inches (60–90 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eBloom Month:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2126\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJuly to September. 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