Solidago speciosa
Full to part sun
Medium to dry soil
5 feet tall
Bloom time August & September
Bloom color yellow
Pot Size: 3.5" W x 3.5" L x 5" D
$5.00
Goldenrod, Showy
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Our Experience
We have grown an unknown species of Solidago in our habitat for years. We decided to add more species of this late season flowering plant for those lingering and migrating butterflies that are often seen in September into October.
Keystone Species by the Numbers
The numbers provided indicate how many species of Lepidoptera caterpillars use the plant as a host, or how many pollen specialist bees rely on the plant. Information obtained from Garden for Wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. Scroll down the page to load more entries.
| Common Name | Genus | Lepidoptera Species | Specialist Bee Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster, Aromatic | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Calico | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, New England | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Short’s | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Sky Blue | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
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