Wood ragwort
Senecio ovatus
Wood ragwort is a robust woodland perennial that prefers partial shade and humus-rich, moist soil. It produces clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers in summer that attract pollinators, making it a great addition to a wildlife-friendly garden. Minimal care is needed once established — simply keep the soil moist and cut back spent flower stems in autumn.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 80°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 14, 2021 by Markus Ertmer (cc-by-sa)
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