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Whole-leaf Rosinweed

Silphium integrifolium, Asteraceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tufted VetchVicia cracca
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation
Woolly False FleabaneAndryala integrifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Woodland SunflowerHelianthus divaricatus

Both large composite plants compete strongly for light and soil resources in prairie environments.

Woody FleabaneDittrichia viscosa

Large Asteraceae species compete for light and space, with potential allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Soil ImprovementWildlife HabitatWindbreak UnderstoryBiomass Production

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Resin AntisepticWound HealingRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Whole-leaf Rosinweed grow in?

Whole-leaf Rosinweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Whole-leaf Rosinweed?

Good companions for Whole-leaf Rosinweed include Tufted Vetch, Woolly False Fleabane.

Design guilds with Whole-leaf Rosinweed and see companion relationships visually.

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