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Solidago missouriensis (Missouri goldenrod)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Solidago missouriensis Nutt.

Missouri goldenrod, Prairie goldenrod, Missouri Basin goldenrod

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: SOMI2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Smooth, reddish stems, 1-2 ft. tall, occur singly or in clusters. Small, yellow flowers are arranged along the upper side of branches, usually forming a plume-shaped, nodding inflorescence. The earliest of the goldenrods to bloom.

This is a low-growing goldenrod that usually forms loose colonies in dry soils. It attracts butterflies.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AR , AZ , CO , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , ND , NE , NM , NV , OK , OR , SD , TN , TX , UT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , ON , SK
Native Distribution: S. B.C. & w. WA to AZ, e., through Great Plains, to WI, IL & OK
Native Habitat: Prairies; open areas
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Sandy or gravelly soils.
Conditions Comments: A low-growing goldenrod that usually forms loose colonies in dry soils.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees
Supports Conservation Biological Control

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Description: Sow seeds in fall or divide rhizomes in spring. Mature plants can be divided in spring or fall.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Stratification improves the germination rate.
Commercially Avail: yes

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally

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From the Archive

Wildflower Newsletter 1990 VOL. 7, NO.4 - Research Update, Wild-Collecting Endangers Natives, Director's Report, Maryland ...

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Solidago missouriensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Solidago missouriensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solidago missouriensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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