Top native goldenrods

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

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9 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 8 Part shade 4 Full shade 1

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 2 Well drained 6 Moist 3

Water use

Low 2 Medium 7 High 3

Soil

Rocky 2 Sand 3 Loam 3 Clay 3 Organic 2

Soil pH

Acid 4 Neutral 2

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 3 Dry soil 2 Salt 1

Form

Habit

Clumping 4 Erect 3 Arching 1

Plant type

Wildflower 8 Herbaceous perennial 5 Perennial 5