How to Grow and Care for Prairie dock

Prairie dock, also known as Smooth Prairie-Dock, Basal-leaf rosinweed, Prairie rosinweed, Dock-Rosinweed, Lucy Braun's Prairie Dock

Prairie dock is a resilient, sun-loving species that thrives in open prairies. It prefers well-draining soil and, once established, is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering. A special care point for prairie dock is to give it ample space as it can grow quite tall and has deep roots. Regular deadheading is not necessary, but removing old flower stalks can promote aesthetic appeal.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Prairie dock

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Prairie dock boasts a towering stature ranging from 3 to 10 feet (about 91 to 305 cm) high. It displays vibrant yellow sunflower-like blooms, each 2 to 3 inches (approximately 5 to 7.5 cm) in diameter, which make their appearance from July to September. The foliage of prairie dock is distinctive, with rough leaves that are uniquely oriented in a vertical, north-south direction. Beneath the surface, prairie dock is anchored by a formidable taproot that can delve as deep as 14 feet (around 4.2 meters) into the soil.