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Packera obovata

running groundsel (Senecio obovatus)

Dense, round, purple-tinged leaves carpet the ground early in the season, with golden yellow flowers emerging in late spring. This excellent flowering groundcover quickly fills in bare spots when grown in moist sun, but spreads more slowly in dry or shady locations. Another great spring nectar source for wild bees and butterflies.

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Height: 3-6 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Urban Environment
Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
Groundcover
Naturalize
Rain Garden
Massing
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


running groundsel - Packera obovata from Native Plant Trust
running groundsel - Packera obovata from Native Plant Trust
running groundsel - Packera obovata from Native Plant Trust
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