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Woolly groundsel

Packera cana

Woolly groundsel (Packera cana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Blooms May–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 15 U.S. states, including CA, CO, ID, KS, MN, MT…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11a
Mature size
—
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
May–Aug
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Woolly groundsel (Packera cana)
Packera cana — Woolly groundsel. Photo by Matt Lavin via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Woolly groundsel (Packera cana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Blooms May–Aug. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, woolly groundsel pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).

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