Golden Groundsel, Golden Ragwort, Butterweed, Senecio aureus, Senecio aureus var. aquilonius, Senecio aureus var. gracilis, Senecio aureus var. intercursus, Senecio gracilis
Brightening shady areas, Packera aurea (Golden Ragwort) is a showy semi-evergreen perennial boasting large, flat-topped clusters of brilliant yellow daisy-like flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), in early spring. Attractive to butterflies, the blossoms are borne atop sparsely-leaved stems. They rise above a basal rosette of heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves above and purple beneath, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm). A great naturalizer, Golden Ragwort spreads readily by seed and underground rhizomes to form large colonies. It creates an effective groundcover in shady, moist to dry woodlands.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Common names | Butterweed, Golden Ragwort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average, High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Dry Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Common names | Butterweed, Golden Ragwort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average, High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Dry Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Packera aurea (Golden Ragwort) do I need for my garden?
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