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Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa

Arching, fountain-like sprays of yellow that close out the pollinator season. The popular garden selection 'Fireworks' comes from this adaptable species.

Family

Asteraceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

3–5 ft

Spacing

1.5–2.5 ft apart

Light

sun

Soil moisture

moist, dry

Soil pH

acidic, neutral

Bloom

August, September, October, November

Bloom colors

yellow

Wildlife value

butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, larval host

Caterpillar hosts

~125 butterfly & moth species

Landscape uses

border, rain garden

Native states

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