Plant Details

Golden RagwortSenecio Aureus

Common name: Golden Ragwort
A good semi-evergreen ground cover for moist shady locations. The flat-topped clusters of yellow, daisylike flowers open at the top of sparsely leaved, 12 to 24 in. stems in early spring. Plants spread rapidly and may be aggressive.

Culture:
Grow in part to full shade with average to moist soil.

Use:
Good ground cover beneath trees where other plants won't grow.

Height:
6 to 12 inches

Spread:
8 to 24 inches

Color:
Medium Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8

Characteristics and Attributes

Sun Exposure:

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Shade

Season of Interest:

Early (Feb - Apr)
Mid (May - June)

Soil Moisture:

Moderate
High

Special Uses:

Ground Cover