Rocky Mountain Goldenrod

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Plant description

Rocky Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It is short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 1 foot, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and striking, and bloom in the late summer. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in slopes and meadows, at elevations from 8000-12500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Summer, Fall

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil description

Prefers sandy soils.

Sunset Zones

1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19, 20, 21

Natural setting

Site type

Slopes, meadows,

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Butterflies

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Pollinators supported

1 confirmed and 143 likely

Likely
Confirmed

Greenish Blue

Icaricia saepiolus

Angelic Sweat Bee

Agapostemon angelicus

Wide-legged Sweat Bee

Agapostemon femoratus

Texas Striped Sweat Bee

Agapostemon texanus

Crops supported See all

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Nectarines

Prunus persica

Alternative names

Common names:

Mountain Goldenrod

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