{"product_id":"golden-groundsel-packera-aurea","title":"Golden Groundsel (Packera aurea)","description":"\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePackera aurea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(L.) Á. Löve \u0026amp; D. Löve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eGolden Groundsel, Golden Ragwort, Butterweed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/search.php?family=Asteraceae\u0026amp;newsearch=true\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Aster Family)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonym(s): \u003ci\u003eSenecio aureus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSenecio aureus\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003eaquilonius\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSenecio aureus\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003egracilis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSenecio aureus\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003eintercursus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSenecio gracilis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eUSDA Symbol:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/plant-profile\/paau3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epaau3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eUSDA Native Status:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"L48 (Lower 48 US States)\"\u003eL48\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"(N) (Native)\"\u003e(N)\u003c\/a\u003e, CAN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"(N) (Native)\"\u003e(N)\u003c\/a\u003e, SPM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"(N) (Native)\"\u003e(N)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden groundsel’s stout, thick, basal offshoots creep horizontally and send up erect flowering stems 1-3 ft. in height. Flowers are deep golden-yellow, daisy-like and showy. Heart-shaped basal leaves are dark-green above and purple beneath. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Stem (The main axis of a plant.)\"\u003estem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleaves are lobed. The roots colonize and the plant can achieve a groundcover effect over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Perennial (A plant or plant species with a normal life cycle exceeding two years.)\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Herb (A plant species lacking woody tissue when mature.                      )\"\u003eHerb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Evergreen (Remaining green and leafy through the winter.                      )\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Head (A compact cluster of flowers attached to essentially the same point on the peduncle.)\"\u003eHead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leaves to 4 inches. Flowers on 2 to 3 foot stalks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green above, purplish below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower 1 inch across.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Fruit (The seed-bearing part of a plant.)\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Fruit (The seed-bearing part of a plant.)\"\u003efruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is often referred to as an achene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistribution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MB , NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quebec to GA, w. to MN \u0026amp; LA. Eastern North America, Zones 3 to 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meadows; boggy swales; low woods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium , High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sun , Part Shade , Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acidic (pH\u0026lt;6.8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaCO3 Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, acidic soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions Comments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers moisture but also found growing in dryish areas. Tolerates seasonal flooding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBenefit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Ornamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When planted en masse, can lend a golden glow to the spring woodland landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Wildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers attract bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Medicinal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root and leaf tea used by Amerindians to treat delayed and irregular menses, childbirth complications, lung ailments, dysentery, difficult urination. (Foster \u0026amp; Duke) Toxic! Tea made of whole plant used for problems associated with the female reproductive tract and to speed childbirth. Substitute for ergot. (Weiner)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves, but only low toxicity if touched or ingested. Symptoms include liver toxicity, skin irritation following contact. Toxic Principle: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConspicuous Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003eInformation and photos from:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=paau3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=paau3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/search_image.php?newsearch=true\u0026amp;id_photographer=1111\"\u003eBrundage, Stephanie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCounty: Clay\u003cbr\u003eState: NC\u003cbr\u003eLocation Notes: Buck Creek Road, Nantahala National Forest.\u003cbr\u003eAccession date: 2019-03-01\u003cbr\u003eFilename: SCB_IMG2148.JPG\u003cbr\u003eSlide Index: 050318BuckCreek44e\u003cbr\u003eRestrictions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/policy.php\"\u003eUnrestricted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollection: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/search_image.php?newsearch=true\u0026amp;id_collection=3\"\u003eWildflower Center Digital Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Format: Digital\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Landscape\u003cbr\u003eShot: Close-up of radiate capitula in a corymbiform capitulescence.\u003cbr\u003eDate Taken: 2018-05-03\u003cbr\u003eNPIN Image Id: 66576\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclosures \u0026amp; Important Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe pull plants for you. Inspect plants before acceptance. No returns or exchanges once plants leave our possession\/property.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mature plant is represented in website photos. The plant you receive will be in a stage of growth appropriate to its pot size. Photo colors may appear differently on various devices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping and delivery are not available. Pickup only, by appointment. Appointments are made during the checkout process. We guarantee the health of the plant only through the time of the scheduled appointment. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe allow multiple (but limited) appointments during the same time slot. We will assist you with your plant order based on a combination of your time of arrival and the time slot of your scheduled appointment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoupons that are valid for the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center gift shop or admission are \u003cstrong\u003enot valid for plants or other items sold through the plant sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Burkel","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50810859258144,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":50810859290912,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":50810859323680,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 gallon","offer_id":50810859356448,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":50810859389216,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5658\/9088\/files\/SCB_IMG2148.jpg?v=1760730670","url":"https:\/\/dcacplantsale.myshopify.com\/products\/golden-groundsel-packera-aurea","provider":"Plant Sale at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}