species 27,999 observations
Bluestem Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
Field notes
Solidago caesia, commonly named blue-stemmed goldenrod, wreath goldenrod, or woodland goldenrod, is a flowering plant native to North America.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Goldenrod Leafminer, Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella, Goldenrod Elliptical-Gall Moth, Two-spotted Dichomeris Moth
98
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Drury's Long-horned Bee, Hairy-banded Mining Bee
31
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Goldenrod Gall Fly, Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge, Goldenrod Bunch Gall Midge, Goldenrod Brussels Sprout Gall Fly
21
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Lobed Mason Wasp, Smiling Mason Wasp, Fraternal Potter Wasp, Goldenrod Crab Spider
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bramble Mason Wasp, Northern Paper Wasp, Pure Green Sweat Bee
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eurytoma gigantea, Eurytoma obtusiventris, Galeopsomyia haemon
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Clumping
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.