Golden RagwortPackera aurea
Golden Ragwort is a rhizomatous plant that often forms colonies. It can tolerate some seasonal flooding and prefers medium to wet soils. It is more shade tolerant compared to other ragwort species and can work as a native ground cover. Its yellow flowers bloom in late spring and attract small bees.
USDA symbol: PAAU3
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
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| Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun, Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 6 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | March to April |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden, Restoration |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Fast |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Martin, Morrison, Murray, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |