How much sun does Small's Ragwort need?

Small's Ragwort grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Small's Ragwort bloom?

Small's Ragwort blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Small's Ragwort native?

Small's Ragwort (Packera anonyma) is native to AL, AR, CT, FL and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Small's Ragwort attract?

Small's Ragwort draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Is Small's Ragwort HOA-friendly?

Small's Ragwort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Small's Ragwort

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Packera anonyma

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Small's Ragwort (Packera anonyma) 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

part sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, AR, CT, FL and 13 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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Small's ragwort is a low-growing native wildflower that produces cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms from March through May. This compact perennial works well as groundcover or in mixed plantings, typically staying under 2 feet tall with a neat, clumping growth habit.

In an HOA neighborhood

Small's 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.

Common name contains 'ragwort' which sounds weedy
May look sparse or untidy when not in bloom
Unknown leaf retention creates uncertainty about year-round appearance

Wildlife value

The bright yellow flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during spring bloom season. This native plant provides important early-season nectar when few other flowers are available.

Common questions

How much sun does Small's Ragwort need?: Small's Ragwort grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Small's Ragwort bloom?: Small's Ragwort blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Small's Ragwort native?: Small's Ragwort (Packera anonyma) is native to AL, AR, CT, FL and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Small's Ragwort attract?: Small's Ragwort draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Is Small's Ragwort HOA-friendly?: Small's 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 the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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