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Golden Ragwort
Packera aurea
Golden ragwort offers early-season nectar and pollen that attract small bees including halictids and carpenter bees, providing a vital resource when few other plants are blooming. Peak bloom occurs in April through May in its native range. It thrives in moist soils and can spread to form groundcover, but requires consistent moisture to prevent decline.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | April–May |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Eastern North America |