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: N/A
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.