Jacobaea paludosa
fen ragwort
An herbaceous perennial with a stiff, upright habit that grows up to 2m tall. It has green, lance-shaped leaves that are sharply toothed with a greyish felted underside. It produces clusters of yellow flowers with a classic daisy-like appearance from June to August
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
A genus of around 35 species of native, flowering biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, previously grouped as Senecio and more commonly known as Ragwort. Stems are upright, foliage pinnate and lobed and clusters of flowers bright yellow and daisy-like in appearance. Although primarily known as being toxic to horses and cattle, it is also a valuable food source for pollinators
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W & C Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in permanently moist soil in a sunny location or in water at pool margins. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seeds outdoors or divide in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, for more information see cutting back herbaceous perennials
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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