Rain Garden Plants: Golden Ragwort

Showy, daisy-like, yellow flowers grow on sturdy stems. Evergreen basal leaves are heart-shaped and toothed. May have a purple tint underneath. Stem leaves are alternate and finely cut (pinnately lobed). Makes a good ground cover. Attracts bees and other pollinators. Seeds attract birds.

• Height: 12 inches
• Bloom color: Yellow
• Bloom time: April to May
• Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
• Salt tolerance: High
• Spreading habit: Spreads by seed and roots colonize

Site Conditions

• Sun: Sun/shade
• Soil: Acidic (pH < 6.8)
• Hydrologic zones: Wet/moist; tolerates seasonal flooding

Sources

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Missouri Botanical Garden, "Plant Finder."

Prepared by Jessica Chou, Jodi Sulpizio, and Constance Schmotzer.
Finalized by Jodi Sulpizio

For a printable PDF version of this article, contact Jodi Sulpizio at jrb143@psu.edu.