Rosin Plant
Silphium terebinthinaceum
$16.99
Unit price perBack for the 2026 season.
Rosin Plant is a true prairie original, prized by gardeners who love a landscape with authentic native character. A Midwest prairie native, it forms sturdy, upright clumps of bold green foliage that hold their presence from spring through summer. It settles in happily in full sun with average moisture and, once rooted, stands up to heat and lean soil with classic prairie resilience. Deer and rabbits typically leave it alone, making it an easygoing choice for naturalized plantings and restoration-style gardens. Use it as a structural accent among grasses and other natives, where its upright form lends height and backbone to the planting. It’s a wonderful way to bring a piece of the tallgrass prairie home.
Mature Height: 12 - 18"
Mature Spread: 18 - 24"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Plant Profile
Rosin Plant
Sunlight Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Landscape Use
Accent
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Shape
Upright
Flowering Season
None
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Native (Great Lakes Region)
Season of Interest
Summer
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, New Introduction
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant
Winter Foliage
Evergreen
