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ragwort

ragwort

Jacobaea vulgaris

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

A tall, upright perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom mid to late summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and often considered invasive in many regions due to its vigorous self-seeding.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

European

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with