Solidago speciosa (showy goldenrod)
KEYSTONE SPECIES! As the name suggest, the blooms on this plant are indeed showy. They are also a key nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies in the fall. Host plant for several small moths that are important food for nesting birds. Spreads slowly to form clumps.
FYI: Goldenrod doesn’t actually cause hay fever. The pollen is too large to be carried by the wind.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: September, October, November
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Sold as: Small pot (2.5" x 3.5")
KEYSTONE SPECIES! As the name suggest, the blooms on this plant are indeed showy. They are also a key nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies in the fall. Host plant for several small moths that are important food for nesting birds. Spreads slowly to form clumps.
FYI: Goldenrod doesn’t actually cause hay fever. The pollen is too large to be carried by the wind.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: September, October, November
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Sold as: Small pot (2.5" x 3.5")
KEYSTONE SPECIES! As the name suggest, the blooms on this plant are indeed showy. They are also a key nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies in the fall. Host plant for several small moths that are important food for nesting birds. Spreads slowly to form clumps.
FYI: Goldenrod doesn’t actually cause hay fever. The pollen is too large to be carried by the wind.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: September, October, November
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Sold as: Small pot (2.5" x 3.5")
