species 1,068 observations
Downy Ragged Goldenrod
Solidago petiolaris
Field notes
Supports All
570
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Brown-hooded Owlet, Wavy-lined Emerald, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth, Tufted Apple Bud Moth
74
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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
20
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge, Goldenrod Gall Fly, Goldenrod Bunch Gall Midge, Goldenrod Brussels Sprout Gall Fly
20
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle, Bramble Mason Wasp, Cerceris kennicottii, Western Encephalitis Mosquito
47
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Gray Hairstreak, Dainty Sulphur, Northern Paper Wasp
409
Children
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 Moist
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.