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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