Packera aurea (Golden Groundsel)

Flowers are deep golden-yellow, daisy-like and showy. Heart-shaped basal leaves are dark-green above and purple beneath. The stem leaves are lobed. The roots colonize and the plant can achieve a groundcover effect over time.

Landscape size: Leaves to 4 inches. Flowers on 2 to 3 foot stalks.

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Growing Conditions

• Native Habitat: Meadows; boggy swales; low woods. Soil Description: Rich, acidic soils.

• Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade

• Conditions Comments: Prefers moisture but also found growing in dryish areas. Tolerates seasonal flooding, Heat Tolerant

The wasp-like cuckoo bee lays its eggs in other bees’ nests. An indicator of healthy bee populations. Many bees, flies, and beetles use the nectar and pollen. Host to Northern Metalmark Butterfly. Do not eat.