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Solidago multiradiata (Rocky mountain goldenrod)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Solidago multiradiata Ait.

Rocky Mountain goldenrod, Northern goldenrod, Alpine goldenrod

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Solidago multiradiata var. scopulorum, Solidago ciliosa, Solidago scopulorum

USDA Symbol: SOMU

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This goldenrod makes creeping clumps with flowering stems mostly less than 2 ft. high. The leaves are elliptical to spoon-shaped, becoming reduced up the stem. Flower heads are not as numerous as on bigger goldenrods, but individually are larger with many golden-yellow ray flowers. They occur in dense terminal clusters.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , NU , ON , QC , SK
Native Distribution: AK & adjacent Siberia to Lab., s. in mts. to CA & NM
Native Habitat: Rocky, lowland & subalpine habitats. Frequent in dry open areas of the Edwards Plateau and North Central Texas. Well-drained sand, loam, caliche, limestone.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Damoetas Checkerspot (Chlosyne damoetas)

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.

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:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-11-05
Research By: TWC Staff

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