Jacobaea vulgaris (Common ragwort)

Cultivation

Easily grows in all but the poorest soil in full sun. Leaves tend to overwinter as a low rosette. Tolerates moderate drought. Classified or considered a noxious, invasive weed in North America, Ireland, Australia, the UK, Argentina, Northern Africa, India, Siberia and New Zealand.

Suggested uses

Wildflower, Wildlife, Prairie planting, Bees (attract & feed bees), Meadow

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Upright

Native to

Europe, Great Britain, Northern Asia, Central Asia, Morocco

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Toxic to livestock