New England Wild Flower Society

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Solidago rugosa

rough goldenrod

Rough goldenrod is an aggressively spreading, upright species with immense value to our native insects-- its branching flowering stems supply late-season pollen and nectar to a multitude of native bees, and its leaves provide habitat on which butterflies and moths can lay their eggs.

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Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 2-5 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Meadow garden
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust