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ragwort

ragwort

Jacobaea vulgaris

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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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
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

European

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with