Wholeleaf rosinweed
Silphium integrifolium
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX, OK, KS, NE and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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 TX, OK, KS, NE and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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