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Solidago nemoralis

Gray Goldenrod

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Solidago nemoralis (Gray Goldenrod)

In late summer, small yellow flowers are clustered and densely packed at the ends of stiff stems. Grayish hairs on stems and leaves gives the plant its common name.

Additional Information:


Height
24-30 Inches

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Spread
12-18 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Medium Yellow


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium), Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

UPL

Nature Attracting

Butterfly
Beneficial Insects

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Average

Special Uses

Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar