Woolly Ragwort
Packera tomentosa
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
NJ
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Woolly ragwort is a low-growing native wildflower that produces cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms from April through June. This compact perennial forms neat clumps with soft, fuzzy leaves and thrives in partial sun with moderate watering needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woolly 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.
- Looks weedy and unkempt when dormant in winter
- Small wildflower appearance may not meet formal landscape standards
- Spreads in informal patches rather than defined borders
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers attract a variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles during its extended spring blooming period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Woolly Ragwort need?
- Woolly Ragwort grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Woolly Ragwort bloom?
- Woolly Ragwort blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Woolly Ragwort native?
- Woolly Ragwort (Packera tomentosa) is native to NJ, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Woolly Ragwort attract?
- Woolly Ragwort draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Woolly Ragwort HOA-friendly?
- Woolly 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 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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