Has been blamed for hay fever, but its irritating symptoms are actually caused by ragweed (Ambrosia species), whose pollen is airborn when goldenrod is in flower. This speices does not spread as rapidly or aggressively as some other goldenrods
Wildlife Value: This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald larvae. Flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Songbirds eat the seeds. Members of the genus Solidago support specialized bees. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
My Native Garden
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