Posts about the Solidago genus.
Roundleaf Goldenrod (Solidago patula) is a herbaceous perennial that ranges from the mid-western to eastern United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall, including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow from 2 to 6 feet tall and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Roundleaf Goldenrod (Solidago patula)
Pine-Barren Goldenrod (Solidago fistulosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the coastal plain of the east coast of the United States. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow from… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Pine-Barren Goldenrod (Solidago fistulosa)
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the mid-western and eastern United States, except for Florida and Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host for one butterfly and two moths. It can grow to 5 feet tall and has yellow flowers that… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a herbaceous perennial that is found on the east coast and the shores of the Great Lakes in the United States and Canada. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens)
Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) is a herbaceous perennial that is found throughout the United States and Canada except for the western states and provinces. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea)
Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is found in the midwest and eastern United States and eastern Canada. This plant, along with other goldenrods, is an important nectar source for many insects in the fall including the Monarch butterfly. It can grow up to 7… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa)
Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2015. North American Plant Atlas. (https://bonap.net/napa). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2015. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)].Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is a herbaceous perennial that is… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)