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Packera plattensis
Packera plattensis (Nutt.) W.A. Weber & Á. Löve
Prairie Groundsel, Prairie Ragwort
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Senecio plattensis, Senecio pseudotomentosus
USDA Symbol: PAPL12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Biennial or short-lived perennial, occasionally spreading by stolons to form colonies. Stems usually single and branching above, 1-2 ft. tall. The large basal leaves, small upper stem leaves and stem are densely pubescent. The plant is topped by clusters of yellow, aster-like flowers.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , AZ , CO , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MN , MO , MT , NC , ND , NE , NM , OH , OK , PA , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYCanada: BC , MB , NT , ON , QC , SK
Native Distribution: PA & s. Ont. to Sask. & s.c. MT, s. to LA, TX & KS
Native Habitat: Dry prairies; roadsides
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Not AvailableSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | UPL |
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Packera plattensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Packera plattensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Packera plattensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-08-30Research By: TWC Staff