Solidago rigidiuscula
Solidago rigidiuscula
- Native to:
- Canada | ON
iNaturalist: © frickmeister54 (iNaturalist #185988789)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Solidago
- Species:
- Solidago rigidiuscula
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.
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