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Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Solidago caesia

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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.

Prefers sun to partial shade and dry conditions. Does not spread as aggressively as other goldenrod species. Cut back last year's growth in the late winter so that birds can feed on the seeds during the winter months. Attracts butterflies, birds, insects and bees. Food source for many species of caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

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

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

Sept-Oct

Root Depth (ft)

0.6

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance