Packera obovatus
Squaw-weed
Click here for print friendly version.
From early April through June, loose umbels of yellow flowers on appear on 12" stems. The foliage forms rosettes and is semi-evergreen, with rounded and serrated leaves. It grows well in dry shade and spreads by underground stems. This native plant is a great groundcover alternative.
Additional Information:
|
Height |
 |
Spread |
|
Bloom/Seasonal Color |
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Use at the front of a shady border or open woodland planting. Excellent ground cover
|
Good Companions
Wild Sweet William
(Phlox divaricata),
Deciduous Holly
(Ilex decidua),
Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn
(Rhamnus caroliniana),
Wild Hydrangea
(Hydrangea arborescens)
|
Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
|
Season of Interest
|
Soil Moisture
|
||||||||||
Special Uses
|
Sun Exposure
|
USFS MO Ecological Map |
||||||||||
