Elm Leaved Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)

A woodland goldenrod at home on forest edges or in bright, dappled shade. Forms colonies with rhizomes, and spreads rapidly from seed in disturbed conditions. As all goldenrods do, it hosts a wide variety of insects and supports many pollinators.

Light: Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Sandy Loam, Rocky Loam

Height: 1’-3’

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Jul-Oct

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, wasps, and flies. Hosts 45+ species of moth including the goldenrod flower moth, as well as plant bugs, leafhoppers, treehoppers, and leaf beetles. Tree sparrows, junco, and goldfinches feed on seeds, and foliage is occasionally browsed by mammals.