Roundleaf Groundsel (Packera obovata)-PAOBO

Roundleaf Groundsel (Packera obovata)

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Great blossoms. Evergreen. Prefers dryer conditions than golden ragwort (P. aurea) and has smaller foliage.

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Binomial Senecio obovatus, Packera obovata

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Roundleaf groundsel makes an excellent ground cover in shady, well-drained areas. The evergreen foliage hugs the ground all year while the fairly short flower stems bloom bright yellow in the spring.

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Uses: Groundcover, bees, butterflies, raingardens

Bloom time: April - May

Height: 10 to 14 inches

Space: 12 to 18 inches

Sun: Half sun to full shade

Moisture: Dry to average

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200 seeds per packet

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Q: Would this plant survive leaves in the fall or would the need to be cleared- area I need to cover is hillside-dappled to full shade surrounded by trees?

Asked by: Sue - 3/14/2017

A: Based on field observation, we suspect that heavy leaf cover would not be ideal. We usually see this plant growing in areas where leaves have not formed a dense layer. Squaw weed or roundleaf groundsel seems to be fairly evergreen and likely needs some light, even over winter. A solid layer of tree leaves could smother the plants. You could remove the leaves in the fall with a leaf blower or lawn mower that is set to mow fairly high. However, other wildlife depend on that dense leaf litter. For example, luna moths overwinter in cocoon form in those leaves. You would be ahead to choose a different plant, such as wild ginger, bluebells, goldenseal, solomon's seal, or wild geranium, if your site is going to produce a heavy layer of leaves.

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Q: I would like to plant squaw weed around some trees in a shaded area. When is the best time to plant it?

Asked by: Earl - 12/4/2016

A: You can plant squaw weed year round. I'd recommend March or April--whenever the weather is nice enough.

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Q: What flower would work well as a later blooming option to plant with the roundleaf groundsel in a smaller flower bed where shorter plants are desirable?

Asked by: Megan - 4/5/2020

A: Mist flower might be a good option. It spreads, but so does roundleaf groundsel. If mist flower gets too tall, it responds well to being trimmed back.

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Q: how far apart should the pots be placed (Squaw Weed)

Asked by: Leslie Pribonic - 5/11/2020

A: If you're on a budget, plant them about 2 feet apart and mulch them well. If there's no budget, plant them 8 to 16 inches apart. Either way, they will spread via rhizome and fill in the area.

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Q: Is Roundleaf Groundsel deer resistant?

Asked by: Patricia G Schulte - 4/18/2020

A: yes, according to what I've read online. I also saw a patch blooming in an area with a perennial deer population that seems to be neglected by the deer.

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Q: Would this plant survive leaves in the fall or would the need to be cleared- area I need to cover is hillside-dappled to full shade surrounded by trees?

Q: I would like to plant squaw weed around some trees in a shaded area. When is the best time to plant it?

Q: What flower would work well as a later blooming option to plant with the roundleaf groundsel in a smaller flower bed where shorter plants are desirable?

Q: how far apart should the pots be placed (Squaw Weed)

Q: Is Roundleaf Groundsel deer resistant?

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