Showy GoldenrodSolidago speciosa
Unlike other Goldenrod species, the flower clusters of Showy Goldenrod don't droop and stay erect. It prefers dry, sandy, sunny conditions and is a pollinator favorite.
USDA symbol: SOSP2
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | August to September |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Numerous bee species |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Stem Nesting, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Boulevard, Erosion Control, Rain Garden, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 7 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, 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 |