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Packeraplattensis

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Packera (PAK-er-uh)

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Species

plattensis (plat-EN-sis)

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Synonym

Senecio plattensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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creekwalker

Benton County, MO (Zone 5a) | November 2007 | neutral

Also called Prairie Ragwort

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