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Golden Groundsel

Packera Aurea

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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 3–8Climate Temperate
Golden Groundsel (Packera Aurea) — Golden Groundsel (Packera aurea) is a North American native perennial ideal for shade gardens

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Groundsel (Packera Aurea) — reaching heights up to 2 feet.<br><br>When considering its place in your design; thrives in USDA hardiness zones, image 74
Golden Groundsel (Packera Aurea) — erect stems that rise above the foliage; prefers moist, well-drained soil, image 73
Golden Groundsel (Packera Aurea) — each blossoming atop slender; packera aurea will a valuable addition to your client's garden sanctuary, image 72

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