Roundleaf Ragwort
(Packera obovata)
Roundleaf Ragwort (Packera obovata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Packera obovata, commonly known as Roundleaf Ragwort, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Eastern Canada to Mexico, particularly in open woodlands and along forest edges. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). This plant forms a basal rosette of obovate leaves that are green and sometimes have a purplish tinge in winter. The bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom in the spring and early summer and are quite showy, attracting various pollinators.
Roundleaf Ragwort is valued for its early-season flowers and its ability to form a dense ground cover, which can suppress weeds. It is often used in native plant gardens, woodland gardens, and as a border in shaded areas. It is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a range of soil types, though it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is also relatively low-maintenance, which makes it a good choice for gardeners looking for easy-care plants. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from rust or leaf spot diseases. It is not known for being invasive when grown outside its native range, but as with all plants, gardeners should monitor and manage its spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Roundleaf Ragwort is valued for its early-season flowers and its ability to form a dense ground cover, which can suppress weeds. It is often used in native plant gardens, woodland gardens, and as a border in shaded areas. It is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a range of soil types, though it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is also relatively low-maintenance, which makes it a good choice for gardeners looking for easy-care plants. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from rust or leaf spot diseases. It is not known for being invasive when grown outside its native range, but as with all plants, gardeners should monitor and manage its spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands and forest edges in the eastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Round-Leaf Ragwort, Spoon-Leaved Ragwort
Scientific Names: , Packera obovata, Senecio obovatus, Senecio obovatus var. rotundus, Senecio rotundus, Senecio aureus var. obovatus, Senecio obovatus var. umbratilis, Senecio obovatus var. elliottii, Senecio obovatus var. minor, Senecio elliottii
GBIF Accepted Name: Packera obovata (Muhl. ex Willd.) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve