Showy Goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This is one of the showiest of about 125 species of goldenrod that occur throughout the United States; they are most common in the East. Prefers full sun and dry to moist soils. Can be aggressive and will tolerate clay soil. Mature plants develop a woody stem. Cut back plants in the late winter. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Deer resistant.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-3

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

Sept-Oct

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance