Golden Ragwort plant profile
Packera aurea
A perennial flower for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Golden Ragwort
Golden ragwort is one of the first native wildflowers to bloom in spring (NC State), sending up clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers above an evergreen basal mat. Plant or divide in spring or fall in moist soil; it spreads readily as a ground cover.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 5 to 6
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Packera aurea (Golden Ragwort, Golden Groundsel)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.