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Solidago ulmifolia (Elm-leaf goldenrod)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Solidago ulmifolia Muhl. ex Willd.

Elm-leaf goldenrod, Elmleaf goldenrod

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: SOUL2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Slender-stemmed plant, 2-4 1/2 ft. tall. Thin, coarsly-toothed leaves. Flowers occur on the upper side of hairy stalks which arch out and downward creating a vase-shaped flower cluster.

This plant attracts butterflies.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NE , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VT , VA , WV , WI , DC
Canada: NS
Native Distribution: N.S. to GA, w. to s.e. MN, e. KS & TX
Native Habitat: Dry woods
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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