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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts
Also called Bluestem Goldenrod, this perennial herb grows 1 to 3 feet high on slender, purplish stems scattered with clusters of yellow flower heads that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. This plant is shade tolerant, and can grow in full sun, and in a variety of dry soils. Its brightly colored flowers make this plant a popular stop for butterflies.
May Attract
Wreath 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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