PLANT DETAILS + GROWING CARE

Golden Ragwort

3–5 gallons

Native habitat + flowers

Golden Ragwort

Packera aurea

A spreading spring-flowering groundcover for moist shade; place where colonies can expand safely.

Water: Even moisture; avoid saturation
Soil pH: 5.0–6.0

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GROWING GUIDANCE FOR

Central Maryland / BowieLocal Bowie-area baseline

At a Glance

Is Golden Ragwort right for your garden?

Start with the plant, the space it needs, and the conditions that determine whether it will thrive.

What to plan for

Sunlight: Sun to part shade
Water: Even moisture; avoid saturation
Spacing: Check your cultivar
Soil pH: 5.0–6.0
Container: 3–5 gallons
Planting window: See planting guidance

FOR REFERENCE

Growing knowledge for your garden

This plant is included for reference and is not currently carried by The Central Market. You can save it to My Garden and use the complete care guide.

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WHAT IT IS

Golden Ragwort

Golden Ragwort (Packera aurea) is included in the native pollinators collection. A spreading spring-flowering groundcover for moist shade; place where colonies can expand safely.

BEST FIT

Choose it when…

Choose sun to part shade, drained soil with steady moisture, and space to check the crop regularly. Establish in spring or early fall while soil is workable and moisture can be maintained.

QUICK PROFILE

What to plan for

Moderate

Plant type: Native Pollinators
Life cycle: Perennial
Sunlight: Sun to part shade
Container: 3–5 gallons
Water: Even moisture; avoid saturation
Target pH: 5.0–6.0

BEST TIME TO PLANT OUTDOORS

Bowie planting window

Central Maryland

Ideal: Mid-March–mid-May
Also Good: September–mid-October
Avoid: Frozen or saturated ground

RIGHT NOW

Wait before planting outdoors

The next recommended Bowie-area window is Mid-March–mid-May. Establish in spring or early fall while soil is workable and moisture can be maintained. A spreading spring-flowering groundcover for moist shade; place where colonies can expand safely.

Conservative planning windows for Central Maryland, adapted from Extension seasonal guidance. Weather, cultivar maturity, seed instructions, and actual soil conditions determine the final date; these are not observed local trial results.

Can I plant this now?

Current recommendation: Wait before planting outdoors
Current window: Outside the recommended window
Next best window: Mid-March–mid-May
Guidance location: Central Maryland / Bowie
Regional coverage: Central Maryland coverage
USDA hardiness zone: 7b
Planting method: Transplant or direct sow
Cold tolerance: Frost hardy

Establish in spring or early fall while soil is workable and moisture can be maintained. A spreading spring-flowering groundcover for moist shade; place where colonies can expand safely.

Plant origins & further reading

Species origin

Eastern Canada and Eastern United States to Texas

Mapped countries: Canada, United States

Pins show documented countries within the species’ native range; follow the source for the full range.

NC State Extension · Botanical profile

Before you choose it

A spreading spring-flowering groundcover for moist shade; place where colonies can expand safely. Native ranges vary within Maryland; match nursery provenance and habitat to your site.

Bowie conditions are the baseline

Container size, microclimate, cultivar, tunnel temperature, and actual weather can move the timing. Use the plant tag and direct observation with this guide.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

For reference

This plant is included for growing reference and is not offered for sale at The Central Market.