Solidago rigidiuscula

Solidago rigidiuscula

Native to:
Canada | ON | United States | IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, WI

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Solidago
Species:
Solidago rigidiuscula

Growth Characteristics

Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Common eastern (Bombus impatiens), Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash