Zigzag Goldenrod
Solidago flexicaulis
Solidago flexicaulis, the broadleaved goldenrod, or zigzag goldenrod, is a North American species of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the eastern and central parts of the United States and Canada, from Nova Scotia west to Ontario and the Dakotas, and south as far as Alabama and Louisiana. It grows in a variety of habitats including mesic upland forests, well drained floodplain forests, seepage swamp hummocks, and rocky woodlands.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Solidago flexicaulis |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Bloom time | Aug-Sep |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | Zigzagging stem; one of the few goldenrods for real shade; late woodland nectar |
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Image Credits
- New York Botanical Garden. (Public domain)
- Mason Brock (Masebrock) (Public domain)