Habitat: Often found along roadsides and rocky banks, or in open woods.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Early Goldenrod flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Songbirds eat the seeds. Solidago support the following specialized bees Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Notes: Goldenrod is sometimes blamed for the pollen that causes hay fever, however, that pollen and its irritating symptoms are actually caused by ragweed (Ambrosia species), whose pollen is airborne when goldenrod is in flower.
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
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