Senecio aureus 1G

(Golden Ragwort) Spring-blooming native ragwort (often now placed in Packera) forming basal rosettes of heart- to kidney-shaped leaves and sending up stems topped with clusters of golden-yellow daisies. Spreads by seed and short rhizomes, forming colonies in moist woods, meadows, and along streambanks. Prefers partial shade and moist, humus-rich soils and is valuable for early-season pollinators.  Plant Patent: n/a Container Size: trade gallon USDA Zone: 3-8 Height: 6-30" Spread: 6-18" Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade Soil Moisture: average to wet Bloom Time: spring Bloom Color: yellow Foliage Color: green US Native: yes Wildlife Benefit: butterflies Notes: wet soil