Stiff GoldenrodSolidago rigida
a.k.a. Rigid Goldenrod
Native perennial herb that stands up to 5' tall and is worthy of growing for its very attractive foliage topped with a broad, flat cluster of yellow flower heads. Used in upland buffers and in slope stabilization. It does well in well-drained rain water gardens. It self-sows easily.
USDA symbol: OLRI
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 4 to 5 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 10 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | September to October |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees, Moths |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Dichomeris flavocostella, Numerous bee species, Tricholita notata |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Stem Nesting, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Restoration, Sandy or Engineered Soils |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 5 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |