Woodland Ragwort

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 30-90 cm (1-3 ft), presenting Alternate leaves, lobed or toothed margins; dark green color along with Small, bright yellow flowers arranged in heads; blooms from midsummer to fall, followed by Produces achenes with pappus for wind dispersal. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to Europe and Western Asia, Woodland Ragwort thrives in Prefers woodland edges, meadows, and disturbed areas at elevations around Up to 1,800 meters. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Woodland Ragwort, This plant prefers Partial to full shade and flourishes in Moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soil with a soil pH of about 6.0 7.5.

Woodland Ragwort needs watering,Moderate; keep the soil consistently moist, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Prefers moist conditions, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Drip irrigation or regular watering to maintain soil moisture supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Woodland Ragwort performs best within Tolerates cool to moderate temperatures. Its ideal growth occurs at around 15-20 C (59-68 F), though it tolerates ranges from -10 C to 30 C (14 F to 86 F). Additionally, maintaining Moderate humidity encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Organic matter such as compost enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves, stunted growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Late fall or early spring for Cut back to ground level to encourage new growth tidies its appearance, while Every 2-3 years or when pot-bound may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase pot size by 2-3 inches when repotting increase and a fresh Well-draining potting mix amended with compost. for Staking or Support. Not required.

During Winter, growth may slow and some Leaves may die back in winter, new growth emerges in spring can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed propagation, division of established plants and provide Lightly cover seed; keep consistently moist until germination when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or early summer, kept in a humid environment until roots develop to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisWoodland Ragwort problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, leaf miners and remain vigilant against Powdery mildew, root rot in overly wet conditions. Implementing Good air circulation, avoid overcrowding plants and applying Insecticidal soap for pests, improved drainage for diseased plants when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Ferns, hostas and shows Few interactions noted, making it a flexible choice for various Naturalized areas, woodland gardens.

the Edible Parts: None recommended. Toxicty of Woodland Ragwort, Potentially toxic; ingestion may cause liver damage. learning about its N/A, Not applicable, and Not known for nutritional value can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its None widely recognized in modern herbalism or note its Historically used in folk medicine but caution is advised due to toxicity.

With an Not listed, proper Habitat protection, management of invasive species