- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Inches
- Mature Spread 6 - 8 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
The bold blooms of the Golden Ragwort look like a bunch of tiny suns orbiting one another and give this spring-blooming plant a very brilliant appearance. Bright yellow flowers have elliptical petals that sound color-matching centers. The flowers of the Packera aurea bloom on tall, multi-branched stems. Deep green heart-shaped basal foliage complements the bold yellow flowers.
Golden Ragwort is almost like two plants in one. The bright yellow flowers are lovely and eye-catching, but the greenery takes center stage once the flowers fade. This plant tends to spread, and the leaves make an excellent groundcover. Plant this beauty in beds, borders, or mass plantings. This tough plant can handle not-so-great conditions with surprisingly good results. Golden Ragwort grows as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.
Golden Ragwort Care
Golden Ragwort has medium to high water needs, so give it a drink when the top inch or two of soil dries out. Soil should be rich, moist, slightly acidic, and well-drained. Plant in full to partial sun. Fertilize in the spring to support new growth and abundant blooms.
Trim the flower stalks back near the base of the plant after the flowers fade. Damaged growth can be removed at any time.
Golden Ragwort Spacing
Golden Ragwort will reach 6 to 8 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. This fast-growing plant will quickly spread, so space plants at least 18 to 24 inches apart.
Golden Ragwort Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Inches |
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
Habit: Mounded, Spreading |
Flower Color(s): Yellow |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
Common Name: Golden Ragwort |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: PACKERA AUREA |
- SKU:
- 1003956-pc
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