Golden Groundsel
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Packera aurea
Known as golden ragwort, golden groundsel, or squaw weed, Packera aurea is a somewhat weedy perennial that thrives in moist shady locations, naturalizes quickly, and produces long and profuse spring blooms. Early spring brings flat-top clusters of yellow, daisy-like flowers atop sparsely-leaved stems. A distinctive feature of these stems is their finely cut and oblong leaves. Typically, flower stems are 1-2 feet tall, rising from clumps of heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves with a purplish tint. It is still commonly referred to as Senecio aureus due to its similarity.
The plants proliferate in average soil, medium to wet, and exposed to full sun to partial shade. The plant blooms well in shady areas. It is essential not to allow the ground to dry out. It self-seeds freely and proliferates from seed. In optimum growing conditions, it naturalizes into large colonies. Remove flowering stems after bloom/seed dispersal. Consistent moisture will ensure the basal foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. The basal foliage remains evergreen in mild winters but in harsh winters, foliage declines.
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Height: 6”-2.5’
Spread 6”-1.5’
Bloom: March-August
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium-Moist
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Eastern U.S. to Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
