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.

Great Plains Ragwort

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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.

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