roughstem goldenrod

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

2-5 ft. tall

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed

Plant Propagation Notes

Seed germination rates are generally low, so thick seeding is recommended.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 3-4 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

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

Leaves

Leaves alternate, lanceolate to ovate with serrate margins and short hairs creating a rough surface texture.

Flowers

Small golden yellow flowers with 4-5 petals on large panicles.

Fruit

Achene.

Bark

Rough, hairy, and round stems that can be green to burgundy.

Toxicity

Some individuals experience contact dermatitis from handling goldenrod.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Fields, forests, and roadsides; disturbed places.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.

Subspecies

Solidago rugosa var. aspera

Solidago rugosa var. celtidifolia

Solidago rugosa var. cronquistiana

Solidago rugosa var. rugosa