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Gama Grass
Tripsacum dactyloides
Plant: Cup Plant - Silphium perfoliatum
About PlantsPlants are grown in commercial potting soil in round pots that are 2.5" in diameter and 5" in depth. The plants are started outdoors and transplanted into pots.
Shipping Plants
Plants are only available for pickup in Topeka, KS by appointment. I do not ship potted plants. You can also find me at the Lawrence farmers market on Saturdays (7am-11am); or the Topeka Library Market on Mondays (7:30am-11:30am).Buy Plants
About SeedsSeeds are sold by the packet. Most packets contains well over 100 seeds.
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Seed orders are shipped when order is received. Most seeds are harvested in the October which is when there is the best availabilityBuy Seeds
Synonym
Family
Aster - Asteraceae
Description
This cool plant has large leaves that form cups around the square stems of the plant. These cups hold water after it rains making good drinking spots for birds. The plants are very sturdy and do not flop.Characteristics
Plant Type:
Herb Longevity:
Perennial Mature Height:
8.0'
Mature Width:
3.0'
Flower Color:
Yellow
Sun Requirement:
Full Sun to Water Requirement:
Moist to Medium Companion Plants
Tripsacum dactyloides