About This Plant
Common Cup Plant gets its name from its leaves, that join at the stem and look like a cup, even catching water. It produces yellow flowers that attract birds, which eat its seeds, and all kinds of pollinators. It can grow very tall, reaching up to 9 feet, and readily self seeds, making it a great choice for naturalizing an area or for a native wildflower garden.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Birds and insects will drink the water collected in the cup-like leaf formations of the plant.
Alternate Names
Common Cup Plant, Compass Plant
