How much sun does False-gold Groundsel need?

False-gold Groundsel grows best in full sun conditions.

When does False-gold Groundsel bloom?

False-gold Groundsel blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is False-gold Groundsel native?

False-gold Groundsel (Packera pseudaurea) is native to CA, CO, IA, ID and 13 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does False-gold Groundsel attract?

False-gold Groundsel draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Is False-gold Groundsel HOA-friendly?

False-gold Groundsel is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

False-gold Groundsel

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Packera pseudaurea

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

False-gold Groundsel (Packera pseudaurea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, CO, IA, ID and 13 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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Packera pseudaurea is a native wildflower that produces clusters of bright yellow daisy-like blooms from May through July. This compact perennial forms neat clumps with attractive foliage and reliable seasonal color. It thrives in full sun with moderate water needs and maintains a tidy appearance in garden settings.

In an HOA neighborhood

False-gold Groundsel is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The cheerful yellow flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the summer blooming period. This native plant provides important nectar sources for pollinators during peak growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does False-gold Groundsel need?: False-gold Groundsel grows best in full sun conditions.
When does False-gold Groundsel bloom?: False-gold Groundsel blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is False-gold Groundsel native?: False-gold Groundsel (Packera pseudaurea) is native to CA, CO, IA, ID and 13 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does False-gold Groundsel attract?: False-gold Groundsel draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Is False-gold Groundsel HOA-friendly?: False-gold Groundsel is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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