licorice goldenrod

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-2 ft. tall
2-5 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 5 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

Mildly susceptible to rusts, mildew, or leaf spot.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae

Leaves

Leaves alternate, lanceolate with entire margins.

Flowers

Bright golden yellow tubular flowers. Fragrant.

Fruit

Achene.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Dry pinelands, forests, woodlands, fire-maintained sites, and other dry habitats.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common in the coastal plain, sandhills, and piedmont. Uncommon in the mountains.