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Early Goldenrod

Solidago juncea

Earliest goldenrod to flower — often starts in late June, weeks before showy and Canada goldenrods. Pyramidal plumes with one-sided arching branches.

Family

Asteraceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

2–4 ft

Spacing

2–3 ft apart

Light

sun, part shade, shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom

June, July, August

Bloom colors

yellow

Wildlife value

butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, larval host

Caterpillar hosts

~125 butterfly & moth species

Landscape uses

border, erosion control, naturalizing

Native states

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV