Native Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet,
Soil Type: Calcareous, Sand, Gravel
Height: 2'-3'
Bloom Time: August, September, October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Deer: Resistant
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-shape that is about 2–7" across. Also known as "flat-headed goldenrod." As a late nectar producer, Riddell's Goldenrod is important to migrating Monarchs and other late season pollinators. Its seeds are good food for birds.
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