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  7. Solidagininae
  8. Goldenrods
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Top native goldenrods

3 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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3 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 3 Part shade 1

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 1 Well drained 3 Moist 1

Water use

Low 1 Medium 2

Soil

Rocky 1 Sand 2 Loam 1

Soil pH

Acid 1 Neutral 1

Toughness

Deer resistant

Yes 2

Resists

Dry soil 4 Wet soil 3 Poor soil 2 Diseases 1 Salt 1

Form

Habit

Clumping 3

Plant type

Herbaceous perennial 3 Wildflower 3
  • Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod Solidago rugosa keystone caterpillars 98 bees 33 hosts 21 food 60 flowers 514 shelter 3
  • Bluestem Goldenrod Solidago caesia keystone caterpillars 98 bees 31 hosts 21 food 57 flowers 478 shelter 3
  • Northern Seaside Goldenrod Solidago sempervirens keystone caterpillars 94 bees 31 hosts 21 food 50 flowers 508 shelter 2

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