Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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 |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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