
Senecio vernalis
Senecio vernalis
Eastern groundsel (Senecio vernalis) is a resilient annual-to-perennial composite that produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers in spring and early summer in a variety of well-drained soils. It tolerates sun and partial shade and requires minimal care once established, making it easy to grow in wildflower meadows, disturbed ground, or informal garden borders. Note that, like many Senecio species, it can self-seed freely, so deadhead spent flowers if you wish to control its spread.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 72″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Well-Drained; Reduce Watering In Summer
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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