bog goldenrod

Overview

Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) is a perennial plant found in wetland habitats throughout North America. Its erect stems are up to five feet tall, bearing softly hairy, golden-yellow clusters of flowers in late summer and autumn. The leaves are long, narrow, and grass-like. Its slick, black rootstock is rhizomatous and propagates from seed or underground stem buds. The plant will die back in the winter and reappear in spring. Bog Goldenrod provides nectar sources for butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects, as well as a larval host plant for many species of butterflies. It is easy to grow in moist to wet soils, and is tolerant of seasonal floods.

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