Golden Ragwort
Senecio Aureus
Overview
Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus) is a cheerful, herbaceous perennial reaching 1-3 ft in height. Its heart-shaped leaves and bright, daisy-like flowers with yellow rays and disks bloom in spring, offering a striking contrast against moist, shady spots. Hardy in Zones 3-8, it prefers well-drained soil and partial sun, spreading through rhizomes to create a dense ground cover. Ideal for naturalized areas and woodland gardens, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 0.5–2.5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 0.5–2.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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