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