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Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Perennials, Native Plant, Perennial, Poisonous, Wildflower, Herb
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
flowers yellow (rarely white or purple) in a head resembling a small sunflower; Flat-topped cluster of daisy-like flower heads; petals and disk flowers are yellow. Cut back after flowering or leave the seeds for the birds., Flower 1 inch across
Fruit
White
Benefits
Ornamental
When planted en masse, can lend a golden glow to the spring woodland landscape.
Attracts
Butterflies
Pollinators
Warning
POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves, but only low toxicity if touched or ingested. Symptoms include liver toxicity, skin irritation following contact. Toxic Principle: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
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Taxonomy
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Packera
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