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Stiff Goldenrod

Solidago rigida

Some plants of Solidago rigida will lose the basal leaf bunch during the late season probably due to dessication.

Solidago rigida ssp. glabrata, dry limestone barren along roadside near Hymes Knob. Lewis County, Kentucky.

Solidago rigida, known by the common names stiff goldenrod and stiff-leaved goldenrod, is a North American plant species in the family Asteraceae. It has a widespread distribution in Canada and the United States, where it is found primarily east of the Rocky Mountains. It is typically found in open, dry areas associated with calcareous or sandy soil.

Quick Facts

Scientific name Solidago rigida
Family Asteraceae
Height 3-5 ft
Bloom time Aug-Sep
Sun Full sun
Moisture Dry to mesic
Soil Clay, loam
Wildlife value Flat-topped heads on stiff stems; tolerates heavy clay; strong late nectar

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  • Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0)
  • Mason Brock (Masebrock) (Public domain)

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