Native Plant Trust

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