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Pine Barren Goldenrod

Solidago fistulosa

Pine barren goldenrod thrives in wet pine flatwoods, bogs, and ditches of the Southeast, lighting up damp ground with gold in fall. A standout late nectar plant for rain gardens and wet meadows.

Family
Asteraceae
Type
herb
Lifespan
perennial
Height
2–5 ft
Spacing
1–3 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
wet, moist
Soil pH
acidic
Bloom
August, September, October
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, songbirds, larval host
Caterpillar hosts
~125 butterfly & moth species
Landscape uses
border, rain garden, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, NJ, SC, VA