Golden Ragwort

Senecio Aureus

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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 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus) is a cheerful, herbaceous perennial reaching 1-3 ft in height

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Its heart-shaped leaves and bright

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — daisy-like flowers with yellow rays and disks bloom in spring

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — offering a striking contrast against moist

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — it prefers well-drained soil and partial sun

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — spreading through rhizomes to create a dense ground cover

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Ideal for naturalized areas and woodland gardens, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer

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

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus) is a cheerful, herbaceous perennial reaching 1-3 ft in height

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Its heart-shaped leaves and bright

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — daisy-like flowers with yellow rays and disks bloom in spring

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — offering a striking contrast against moist

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — it prefers well-drained soil and partial sun

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — spreading through rhizomes to create a dense ground cover

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Ideal for naturalized areas and woodland gardens, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus)

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — is a vibrant perennial that offers a bright pop of color in the spring landscape

Golden Ragwort (Senecio Aureus) — This hardy plant is native to Eastern North America and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8

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