Butterweed
Packera glabella
Also listed as Senecio glabellus, Senecio lobatus
Also known as Smooth Groundsel, Cress-leaf Groundsel, Yellowtop
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Butterweed is a cheerful native wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. It thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and attracts pollinators to gardens.
Why grow it
Packera glabella offers reliable early-season color in native plant communities where later-blooming species may be scarce. Compared to other spring wildflowers, butterweed establishes quickly and requires minimal amendments once established in appropriate sites. It performs better than many ornamental alternatives in poor or compacted soils, making it useful for stabilizing disturbed areas or transition zones between lawn and woodland.
Watch out for
Plants may self-seed prolifically in ideal conditions, which some gardeners find beneficial for habitat value but others may need to manage in smaller spaces. Performance declines noticeably in heavy clay or consistently wet soils, so drainage assessment before planting is important for long-term vigor.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Butterweed is a cheerful native wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. It thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and attracts pollinators to gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Butterweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Packera glabella offers reliable early-season color in native plant communities where later-blooming species may be scarce. Compared to other spring wildflowers, butterweed establishes quickly and requires minimal amendments once established in appropriate sites. It performs better than many ornamental alternatives in poor or compacted soils, making it useful for stabilizing disturbed areas or transition zones between lawn and woodland.
Watch out for
Plants may self-seed prolifically in ideal conditions, which some gardeners find beneficial for habitat value but others may need to manage in smaller spaces. Performance declines noticeably in heavy clay or consistently wet soils, so drainage assessment before planting is important for long-term vigor.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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