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golden ragwort

golden ragwort

Packera aurea

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 2bZone 9b

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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
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
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Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with