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Packera plattensis (Senecio plattensis)

*Prairie Ragwort*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to (Xeric)Dry
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1'-2'
Color: Yellow
Blooms: May - July
Flowers: The 3/4" flower heads contain 8-12 ray flowers surrounding thee yellow disk flowers. They bloom on flat-topped clusters.
Leaves: The stem leaves are irregularly toothed and the basal leaves are stalked.

Suggested Uses:

This cheery wildflower is low growing and very showy when in bloom! It grows on a variety of soil types, but is very useful in a dry sandy, gravelly or rocky soil. This would be a nice choice for a rock garden and is an excellent choice for upland prairie or shoreline restoration.

Interesting Facts:

Food Uses:
Medicinal uses:

Other Uses: It is attractive to small bees and other pollinating insects.

More Information:

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Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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