Perennial – Golden Ragwort

Golden Ragwort 

Botanical name: packera aurea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height with up to an 18 inch spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: shade garden, rain garden, groundcover, erosion control 

Special features: cold-hardy, clay tolerant, shade tolerant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, clay 

Companion plants: ferns, cherokee sedge, wild strawberry

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no