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Solidago missouriensis
Solidago missouriensis Nutt.
Missouri Goldenrod, Prairie Goldenrod, Missouri Basin Goldenrod
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SOMI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
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 , WYCanada: 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
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight 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: yesAttracts: Butterflies
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial 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 Treatment: Stratification improves the germination rate.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1990 VOL. 7, NO.4 - Research Update, Wild-Collecting Endangers Natives, Director's Report, Maryland ...Additional resources
USDA: Find Solidago missouriensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Solidago missouriensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solidago missouriensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-16Research By: TWC Staff