It’s a matter of debate as to which plant would be considered the king of the prairie. My choice, selected for its huge thick leaves and towering flower scapes, would be Silphium terebinthinaceum, Prairie Dock. Others might choose its close relative Compass plant, Silphium laciniatum, or Snake plant, Eryngium yuccifolium. Still others might select …
Articles about my experiences with landscaping and gardening in Southeast Wisconsin
The Cottage Gardener 