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Lobeleaf Groundsel

Packera multilobata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Lobeleaf Groundsel (Packera multilobata)
Photo: (c) Matt Berger, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matt Berger

Toxicity unknown

Lobeleaf Groundsel (Packera multilobata) 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"–16" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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Packera multilobata is a low-growing native wildflower with deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It blooms from May through July and forms compact clumps that work well as groundcover or in rock gardens. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun with moderate water needs.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Lobeleaf Groundsel 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.

  • Appears too wild or weedy for formal landscapes
  • Yellow daisy flowers may be seen as uncontrolled wildflowers
  • Unknown leaf retention creates uncertainty about winter appearance

Wildlife value

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

Common questions

How much sun does Lobeleaf Groundsel need?
Lobeleaf Groundsel grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Lobeleaf Groundsel bloom?
Lobeleaf Groundsel blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Lobeleaf Groundsel native?
Lobeleaf Groundsel (Packera multilobata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Lobeleaf Groundsel attract?
Lobeleaf Groundsel draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Is Lobeleaf Groundsel HOA-friendly?
Lobeleaf Groundsel 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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