Packera paupercula is a flowering plant species of the genus Packera and family Asteraceae, native to North America, where it is widespread across Canada and much of the United States.

[2] It is a perennial herb that grows 1–3 feet (0.30–0.91 metres) tall.

[3] Its habitats include wet meadows, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

[1][5] Packera paupercula taxonomically complex, with varying amounts of infraspecific taxa recognized by different authorities.

[1][5] The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew currently recognizes the following varieties:[6][7]