Golden Ragwort

About Golden Ragwort

Golden Ragwort is a cheerful and versatile native perennial that brings a burst of brilliant yellow to the spring garden. Reaching one to two feet in height, it produces clusters of bright, daisy-like flowers that stand tall above a lush mound of heart-shaped, dark green basal leaves. One of the few native plants that thrives in both sun and shade, it is an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings. Native to moist woodlands, meadows, and stream banks across eastern North America, it spreads effectively via rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover. It prefers wet to medium soils and can even tolerate occasional flooding. The nectar and pollen of its early-season blooms (March to June) are a favorite of bees, including little carpenter and cuckoo bees. With its semi-evergreen foliage and ability to thrive in challenging conditions, Golden Ragwort is a top choice for naturalized areas, rain gardens, or as a reliable native groundcover.