species 57,980 observations
Tall Goldenrod
Solidago altissima
Field notes
Supports All
798
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Goldenrod Elliptical-Gall Moth, Goldenrod Leafminer, Brown-hooded Owlet, Goldenrod Gall Moth
99
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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
40
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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 Brussels Sprout Gall Fly, Asphondylia solidaginis
22
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Great Golden Digger Wasp, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Van Duzee Treehopper, Euodynerus schwarzi
69
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Northern Paper Wasp, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
564
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eurytoma gigantea, Eurytoma obtusiventris, Ripiphorus californicus, Galeopsomyia haemon
4
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
- Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.