Synonym(s)
Solidago speciosa var. erecta
Common Name
Erect goldenrod
Slender goldenrod
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
3.0
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Woodlands, old fields, woodland borders, grassy mountaintops.
Wildlife value: Heavily used by bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects as a key late-season nectar and pollen source, including for migrating butterflies. and seed-eating birds. Supports numerous specialist native bees. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
115
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
42
Nurseries that may carry live plant