Packera Species, Golden Groundsel, Roundleaf Ragwort, Squawweed

Packeraobovata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Packera (PAK-er-uh)
Species
obovata (ob-oh-VAY-tuh)
Synonym
Senecio obovatus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kansas City, Missouri

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Croton On Hudson, New York

Arlington, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Kansas City, MO | August 2012 | positive

Gorgeous native groundcover or edging plant. The leaves are evergreen and will tolerate dry shade (to a point). It looks like baby lettuc...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | positive

Golden Grounsel is a lovely evergreen Texas native, suitable for groundcover.
The neat rosettes of leaves break forth with lovely...Read More

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NE Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a) | April 2004 | positive

Golden Groundsel is evergreen, can be put in shade to part sun, low-growing when not in bloom. If you start with one plant, you'll eventu...Read More

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