Golden Groundsel (Packera aurea) | Indigenous Plant | This Land

Golden Groundsel

Packera aurea

[ PAK-er-ah AW-ree-ah ]

● Available Now Wildflower/Perennial

Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Part Shade–Sun
Height ▲ 1–2 ft
Moisture 💧 Moist–Medium
Soil ◎ Moist, humus-rich
Bloom ❀ Spring (Apr–Jun)
Color Yellow

Wildlife Value & Uses

Early native bees butterflies specialist Packera bees; one of first spring bloomers
Groundcover spreading; caution: toxic if ingested

Part of These Collections

Rain Garden Woodland Edge Native Bees

Sources & References

USDA PLANTS, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Hungry Hook Farm

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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