Golden Groundsel

Packera aurea

Semi-evergreen basal foliage creates a nice ground cover, with attractive yellow daisy-like flowers shooting up in the spring. Leaves are purple underneath. Perfect for moist-woodland gardens. Also known as Golden Ragwort.

BLOOM TIME
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
SUNLIGHT
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
  • pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT

1-3'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

1-10

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon