How to Grow and Care for Common groundsel

Common groundsel, also known as Old-man-in-the-spring, Common ragwort, Birdseed, Groundsel, Simson, Squaw Weed

Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) is an annual flowering herb that is related to daisies. Though the flowers resemble immature dandelions, they never "open" the way those other yellow flowers do. Canaries and finches are particularly fond of this plant's seeds and the larvae of several moth species eat the greens. Common groundsel is toxic to humans and some livestock.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Common groundsel

Lifespan	Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Common groundsel exhibits a rosette of lobed leaves with a soft, somewhat succulent texture. As it matures, it produces erect, hollow stems that may reach up to 18 inches (45 cm) in height. The small capitulum (flower heads) are clustered at the top, displaying yellow disc florets surrounded by green bracts without any conspicuous petal-like ray florets. Its seeds are attached to a pappus, aiding in wind dispersal. The whole plant is characterized by a somewhat woolly or hairy texture, particularly on the leaves and stems.

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