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Summary
Note: Senecio obovatus Muhl. ex Willd. is a synonym of Packera obovata (Muhl. ex Willd.) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve
Physical Characteristics
Packera obovata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Senecio aureus var. obovatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Torr. & A.Gray. Senecio elliottii Torr. & A.Gray. Senecio elongatus Pursh. Senecio obovatus Muhl. ex Willd. Senecio obovatus var. elliottii (Torr. & A.Gray) Fernald. Senecio obovatus f. obovatus. Senecio obovatus var. obovatus. Senecio obovatus var. rotundus Britton. Senecio rotundus (Britton) Small
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
An effective, evergreen ground cover. Erosion control. Invertebrates shelter: beneficial for insects and other arthropods. Nectary: provides nectar or pollen for beneficial insects [1-2]. Valued for its ability to thrive in shady locations, naturalize rapidly and produce a long and profuse spring bloom of bright yellow flowers [368-1]. Suitable locations include wild gardens, cottage gardens, native plant gardens (US), borders, or along streams/ponds.
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Blooms well in shady locations. Tolerates some soil dryness [368-1]. Bloom Notes: Blooms February to April in southerly regions, April to June in the north. Bloom Description: Yellow. Naturalize rapidly and produce a long and profuse spring bloom of bright yellow flowers [368-1]. Like many species of ragwort, the plant is toxic to many herbivorous mammals, but sheep seem more tolerant of it than are most other grazing animals. For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. The plant growth habit is a clumper with limited spread [1-2]. The root pattern is stoloniferous rooting from creeping stems above the ground [1-2].
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Plant Propagation
Seed will germinate within 4 weeks if sown at 20°C/70°F. Seed requires light to germinate. Root division during winter dormancy.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Round-leaved ragwort, Golden Groundsel, Roundleaf Groundsel, Roundleaf Ragwort, Squawweed
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Québec, Ontario), United States (Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico (Coahuila de Zaragoza)
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Not Listed.
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Muhl. ex Willd.) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve
Botanical References
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