Stout Meadow Groundsel
Senecio hydrophiloides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Stout Meadow Groundsel is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Senecio hydrophiloides is a compact native perennial that forms tidy clumps of foliage reaching up to 2 feet tall. It produces clusters of small yellow daisy-like flowers from June through August and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Stout Meadow 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.
- Senecio species often appear weedy to conventional gardeners
- Unknown leaf retention makes seasonal appearance unpredictable
- Yellow daisy flowers may be perceived as too wild or informal for front yards
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and butterflies during its summer blooming period. The flowers provide nectar for pollinators when many other native plants may be dormant.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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