Packera obovata

Packera obovata

$11.95

Packera obovata 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.

Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Early spring

Light Requirements: Part shade to shade

Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This 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.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

  • Provides an early season nectar source for native bees and other pollinators which emerge when few flowering plants are available.

Butterflies

  • Supports early flying butterflies such as Mourning Cloaks and other spring species seeking nectar after winter dormancy.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow plants to form a natural spreading colony over time.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, native plantings, and naturalized areas where its early yellow flowers brighten low light spaces.

Companion Plants

  • Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Adds silver patterned foliage that contrasts with Packera’s rounded green leaves.
  • Heuchera americana (Coral Bells) - Provides evergreen texture and colorful foliage interest in woodland settings.
  • Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Complements Packera with delicate spring flowers and similar woodland preferences.
  • Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon's Seal) - Adds graceful arching foliage and structure later into the growing season.
  • Athyrium filix femina (Lady Fern) - Creates soft fern texture that fills in shaded spaces around the shorter spring blooms.

You may also like