Golden ragwort is an easily grown garden plant with large clusters of yellow flowers that brighten shady areas of the spring garden. The large clusters of ¾” daisy-like flowers grow on stems 1-3’ above basal leaves. The foliage forms an effective groundcover in shady, moist to dry woodlands. The plants spread readily by seed and underground roots, forming large colonies. Golden ragwort can grow in the woodland garden or a shady perennial border
A naturalized colony of Packera in the woodland garden is spectacular in bloom. Add it in patches along streams or around ponds, or include it in a water feature. Packera is completely deer resistant. The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract pollinators,