The leaves of this wildflower join at the base and produce a cup that gives wildlife a place to drink and after the many beautiful yellow flowers bloom, a large supply of tasty seeds.
Colour: Yellow
Blooms: July-September
Height (cm): 90-210
Sun: Full
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Medium
Other traits: Herbal, Medicinal, Wildlife, Cup Plant is named as such because the leaves clasp around the stem forming a cup that holds water. Native Americans used the roots as a tea to slow heavy menstrual bleeding and ease symptoms of lung infections. The resin of this plant was also used as chewing gum. Cup Plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and songbirds including Chickadees and Sparrows.
