Wholeleaf rosinweed
Silphium integrifolium
Last reviewed: August 2026
Wholeleaf rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium) is a perennial forb native to AL, AR, IA, IL and 16 more states. It blooms in July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees, butterflies, and beetles. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, IA, IL and 16 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Deer
Resistant (per Prairie Moon Nursery)
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A tall, coarse-textured perennial forb with stiff, upright stems and large, rough-textured, opposite leaves. Produces bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms atop sturdy stems in mid to late summer. Develops a deep taproot that makes it very drought tolerant once established.
Growing Wholeleaf rosinweed
Grow Wholeleaf rosinweed in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wholeleaf rosinweed is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- Tall coarse growth habit may read as weedy to HOA reviewers if not maintained in a defined bed
Wildlife value
Host plant for Silvery checkerspot butterfly.
Abundant summer flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles; the foliage serves as a larval host for the silvery checkerspot butterfly, and birds feed on the seed heads in fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Wholeleaf rosinweed need?
- Wholeleaf rosinweed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Wholeleaf rosinweed bloom?
- Wholeleaf rosinweed blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Wholeleaf rosinweed native?
- Wholeleaf rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium) is native to AL, AR, IA, IL and 16 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What butterflies or moths does Wholeleaf rosinweed host?
- Wholeleaf rosinweed is a larval host plant for Silvery checkerspot butterfly.
- Is Wholeleaf rosinweed HOA-friendly?
- Wholeleaf rosinweed is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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