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Zig-Zag Goldenrod

Solidago flexicaulis

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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 species is drought tolerant and will grow in clay soils. Plants can be somewhat prone to spread in optimum growing conditions. Susceptible to powdery mildew and leaf spot. Attracts birds and butterflies. Not attractive to deer.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

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