Habitat: Open forests, woodlands, barrens, clearings, old fields, and road banks; most characteristic of dry soils, but occasionally occurring in seasonally saturated or alternately wet and dry hardpan soils, especially in the Coastal Plain. Common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Common Goldenrod flowers attract butterflies, native bees, honey bees and other pollinators. Members of the genus Solidago support specialized bees. Songbirds eat the seeds.
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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