Packera aurea - Golden Groundsel
DESCRIPTION
Golden GroundselPackera aurea
Thick, rounded, semi-evergreen foliage forms a dense, spreading basal mound that gives rise to stems of profuse yellow daisies from late April through June. Vigorous and tough, it will provide cover for many woodland critters, forms a superb groundcover and thrives in shady, moist areas. Important nectar and pollen source for native bees.
BENEFITS
- Thrives in shady, moist areas
- Semi-evergreen foliage offers wildlife cover
- Superb, easy care groundcover
- Incredibly showy spring bloom
- Deer resistant
- Vigorous growth allows for great erosion control
- Native bees love the nectar and the pollen
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Moist, low, shaded ground from Maine south to Florida and west to Texas and Minnesota.
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Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
Interesting Facts
Rain gardens are a useful way for homeowners as well as businesses to reduce runoff. Water is captured by a rain garden's appropriate native plants giving it a chance to slowly filter into the ground reducing erosion and waterway pollution.
GROWING TIPS
Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil in part to full shade. More sun requires more moisture. Excellent for native and wild gardens as well as color for shady wooded areas.