{"product_id":"packera-obovata","title":"Packera obovata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackera obovata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a woodland perennial with rounded deep green foliage and cheerful clusters of bright yellow flowers that appear in early spring. This shade tolerant native brings early season color to woodland gardens and naturalized areas while providing an important nectar source when few other plants are blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist rich well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to eastern and central North America where it naturally occurs in woodland habitats, moist slopes, and shaded forest edges. It is valued in native plantings for its early bloom period and ability to support spring pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an early season nectar source for native bees and other pollinators which emerge when few flowering plants are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early flying butterflies such as Mourning Cloaks and other spring species seeking nectar after winter dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to allow plants to form a natural spreading colony over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, native plantings, and naturalized areas where its early yellow flowers brighten low light spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds silver patterned foliage that contrasts with Packera’s rounded green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera americana (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides evergreen texture and colorful foliage interest in woodland settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements Packera with delicate spring flowers and similar woodland preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum odoratum (Solomon's Seal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds graceful arching foliage and structure later into the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthyrium filix femina (Lady Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates soft fern texture that fills in shaded spaces around the shorter spring blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46791128350881,"sku":"PACKERA SENECIO OBOVATA","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/packera-obovata","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}