How to Grow and Care for Small's ragwort

Small's ragwort, also known as Appalachian ragwort, Southern ragwort, Appalachian groundsel, Plain ragwort

Small's ragwort thrives under partial to full shade and requires consistently moist soil, indicating an affinity for more humid conditions. Special care points include ensuring that small's ragwort has adequate space to spread, as it can be a prolific grower. Small's ragwort is generally considered low-maintenance, suitable even for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Small's ragwort

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Small's ragwort exhibits prominent yellow composite flowers, each consisting of a central disk surrounded by ray florets, typical of the Aster family. The plant's foliar arrangement is alternating, with toothed leaves gradually reducing in size towards the top. These leaves have a somewhat succulent texture. Standing 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) tall, the erect stems are sparsely branched. In bloom, small's ragwort provides an early-season nectar source and presents as a clumped perennial, displaying a green to glaucous hue.