{"product_id":"packera-aurea","title":"Packera aurea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackera aurea\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Golden Groundsel or Golden Ragwort, is a native perennial valued for its early yellow blooms and dense evergreen foliage. It is particularly useful for naturalizing in woodland gardens or damp low spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid to late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, rich, well drained to wet soils; tolerates occasional standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound in moist meadows, stream banks, and woodlands in eastern North America. Plays an important role in supporting native pollinators and stabilizing soil in damp areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts early spring butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Spring Azures with its bright yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a critical nectar and pollen source for native bumblebees, sweat bees, and mining bees emerging in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early season hoverflies and parasitic wasps which help control pest populations in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for spreading and to form a continuous ground cover in moist shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used in rain gardens, shaded borders, woodland edges, and naturalized areas where early color and erosion control are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsarum canadense (Wild Ginger)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares the same moist shade preferences and creates a dense, low carpet of heart shaped foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fine textured native sedge that complements Golden Groundsel in naturalized plantings and understory settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Early blooming and shade tolerant, it pairs beautifully with the golden blooms of Packera aurea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers evergreen texture and structure through all seasons alongside Golden Groundsel's spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Contrasting blue flowers bloom in the same period, creating a colorful spring woodland display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947791835297,"sku":"PACKERA SENECIO AUREA","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/sendds.jpg?v=1611419719","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/packera-aurea","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}