Common Names: Golden Ragwort
Scientific Name: Packera aurea
 
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Size: Typically grows to a height of 1-2 ft., forming dense clumps.
Foliage: The leaves are basal, kidney-shaped, and often have a heart-like appearance, with a glossy green color.
Bloom Color: Clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
 
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Moderate to High
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist to Wet
 
Ecological Benefits
Golden Ragwort (Packera aurea) is a native perennial plant that provides ecological benefits in Maryland's shaded gardens and natural areas. Its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers are attractive to pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, contributing to local biodiversity.
 
This plant's adaptability to partial shade to full shade conditions makes it an excellent choice for shaded gardens and woodland environments. By offering essential nectar resources in early to mid-spring, Golden Ragwort supports the health and balance of local ecosystems in Maryland, providing valuable sustenance for pollinators when other nectar sources may be scarce. Additionally, its dense clumping growth habit helps stabilize soil and reduce erosion, making it valuable in riparian and wetland areas.