Starry Rosinweed Part Shade thorny shrub

thorny shrub

This plant will persist in many sun/soil situations but prefers average

Light: Full Sun-Partial Shade

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Starry Rosinweed Part Shade thorny shrubSilphium asteriscus Commonly known as Starry Rosinweed or Rosin Flower, this robust wildflower occurs naturally in flatwoods, sandy pinelands and disturbed areas. Its bright showy flowers attract a variety of butterflies, native bees and other pollinators. Birds will eat its seeds. Flowerheads are large up to 2 inches in diameter and are composed of many bright yellow ray florets surrounding a center of yellow to green disk florets. The plant will