Golden ragwort

Golden ragwort (Packera aurea)

Golden ragwort, also known as Squaw weed

Golden ragwort (Packera aurea), part of the aster family, is a vibrant perennial wildflower. This hardy plant flourishes in moist to wet soils and can grow in both full sun and partial shade. Ideal for naturalized garden settings, it produces bright yellow flowers in the spring and attracts various small bees and other pollinators.

Key Facts About Golden ragwort

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Attributes of Golden ragwort

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 60 cm
Spread
15 cm to 45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow

Scientific Classification of Golden ragwort

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Packera
Species
Golden ragwort

Toxicity

Ingestion