Plant · GBIF taxon 5389063
Showy Goldenrod
Solidago speciosaAlso known as Noble Goldenrod, Showy Wand Goldenrod
Showy goldenrod produces dense, pyramidal clusters of rich yellow flowers atop unbranched reddish stems in late summer and autumn. Smooth, thick leaves line the central stalk, distinguishing it from rougher relative species that share open grasslands. These robust native perennials anchor tallgrass prairie ecosystems, offering vital late-season nectar to migrating monarchs and overwintering native bees.
Native PerennialLate BloomerPollinator Magnet
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Soil Nutrients
- Water
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Goldenrod Leaf Beetles
- Cottontail Rabbits
ThreatsHabitat conversion, invasive plant competition, woody plant encroachment
HabitatsTallgrass prairies, oak savannas, dry open woods, meadows
Life spanPerennial (10–20+ years)
Classification
- FamilyAsteraceae
- SpeciesSolidago speciosa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Habitat Spotting: Look for stout, unbranched reddish stems in sunny prairies from August through October.
- Garden Integration: Plant in well-drained soil where deep taproots help it withstand drought once established.
- Pollinator Watching: Visit on warm autumn afternoons to observe native bees and butterflies gathering nectar.
Frequent Companion (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Pollinator Sid Mosdell from New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Andreas Stiller, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andreas Stiller · cc-by
Close Relative Eric Hunt / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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