The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Golden Groundsel
Common name

Golden Groundsel

Scientific name Packera obovata
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Roundleaf Groundsel, Roundleaf Ragwort
Size XS (0.5' × 0.5')
Soil moisture Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Loam, Clay, Limestone (Calcareous)
Growth behavior Groundcover

Notes

A neat, shade loving plant. One of the first bloomers with beautiful golden flowers. It will spread readily, give it room.

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