Top native solidago sect. glomeruliflorae

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

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 2 Part shade 2 Full shade 1

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 1 Well drained 1 Moist 1

Water use

Soil pH

Toughness

Deer resistant

Resists

Dry soil 1 Wet soil 1

Form

Habit

Plant type

Wildflower 2 Herbaceous perennial 1 Perennial 1

Bluestem Goldenrod Solidago caesia keystone caterpillars 98 bees 31 hosts 21 food 57 flowers 478 shelter 3
Broad-leaved Goldenrod Solidago flexicaulis keystone caterpillars 96 bees 30 hosts 21 food 51 flowers 501 shelter 3