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golden ragwort

golden ragwort

Packera aurea

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2bZone 9b

A cheerful wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like blooms that attract pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and ideal for sunny, dry gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3.9′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.58.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 8.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division