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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts
Also known as Stiff Goldenrod, this perennial herb grows 2 to 5 feet tall. It produces an erect stem that branches near the top and bears clusters of small, daisy-like, yellow flowers. They bloom from August to September and attract butterflies and bees. This plant grows in full sun and in moist soils, tolerating clay soil.
May Attract
Hard-Leaf Flat-Top-Goldenrod is thought to attract these families of birds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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