Great Plains Ragwort
Packera tampicana
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Great Plains Ragwort (Packera tampicana) 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"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AR, KS, LA, OK and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Packera tampicana is a compact perennial wildflower that produces clusters of bright yellow daisy-like blooms from May through July. This native groundcover forms low mounds of foliage and spreads gradually to create natural drifts in sunny locations with moderate moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Great Plains Ragwort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Appearance when dormant is unknown
- May spread beyond intended boundaries
- Wildflower appearance not suitable for formal landscapes
Wildlife value
The abundant yellow flowers attract various pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles during the extended summer blooming period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Great Plains Ragwort need?
- Great Plains Ragwort grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Great Plains Ragwort bloom?
- Great Plains Ragwort blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Great Plains Ragwort native?
- Great Plains Ragwort (Packera tampicana) is native to AR, KS, LA, OK and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Great Plains Ragwort attract?
- Great Plains Ragwort draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Great Plains Ragwort HOA-friendly?
- Great Plains Ragwort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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