Golden Groundsel
Packera Aurea
Overview
Golden Groundsel (Packera aurea) is a North American native perennial ideal for shade gardens. Features heart-shaped, serrated leaves and clusters of small, bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Grows 1-2 feet tall with a similar spread. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3-8, it's excellent for naturalizing and ground cover. Attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant. Low maintenance and spreads by rhizomes.
Sun FullWater LowZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 2–3 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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