Native Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet,
Soil Type: Sandy, Rocky & Clay Soils, Well-Drained
Height: 3'–4'
Bloom Time: August–October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Deer: Resistant
Tolerates: Salt, Wet & Shade
Drought: Moderately resistant
Attracts: Butterflies, native bees, birds
Pollinator Benefit: Late season nectar source; value to native bees for pollen and nesting materials; migrating Monarchs
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Riddell's Goldenrod (Solidago riddellii): The bright yellow flowerheads have a shallow, dome-shaped shape about 2–7" across. It is also known as "flat-headed goldenrod." As a late nectar producer, Riddell's Goldenrod is vital to migrating Monarchs and other late-season pollinators. Its seeds are good food for birds.
info from www.illinoiswildflowers.info