Solidago uliginosa: Country Or Region Of Origin
Eastern North America
Plant Profile: Solidago uliginosa
Taxonomy: Solidago uliginosaNames
Bog Goldenrod, Goldenrod
Phonetic Spelling:so-li-DAY-go ew-li-gi-NO-suh
Genus:Solidago
Species:uliginosa
Family:Asteraceae
Bog goldenrod is a perennial wildflower belonging to the Asteraceae family, reaching heights of up to 4 feet. In early fall, it showcases vibrant yellow flowers that cluster tightly at the top of its stem. Despite common misconceptions, goldenrods are not the culprits behind hay fever; this condition is actually triggered by pollen from other plants, particularly ragweed.
Regarding fire safety, this plant is rated with medium flammability.
Seasons of Interest:
- Bloom: Fall
- Fruit/Seed/Nut: Fall
In terms of pests and diseases, bog goldenrod generally remains free from significant issues, although it may occasionally experience rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Solidago uliginosa Feature Summary
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Tags
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#NC native
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#wavy-lined emerald butterfly
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Solidago uliginosa Feature Summary
Attributes
Eastern North America
This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Songbirds eat the seeds. Members of the genus Solidago support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) braccata, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) canadensis, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, Perdita (Perdita) octomaculata, Melissodes (Eumelissodes) fumosus, Colletes simulans, and Colletes solidaginis.
Bog goldenrod is moderately deer resistant.
Perennial
Wildlife Food Source
medium flammability
Flowers
Plume like inflorescence of yellow flowers. Flower blooms from August to October.
Gold/Yellow
Panicle
Summer
Fall
Leaves
Smooth leaf; lower leaves are lance-shaped, shallow toothed, up to 12" long, long leafstalk clasps the stem
Deciduous
Green
Simple
Alternate
Lanceolate
Serrate
> 6 inches
Smooth
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Wildflower
Herb
Deciduous
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Moist
Occasionally Wet
Mountains
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
Fruit
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators
Songbirds
Bees
Specialized Bees
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Solidago uliginosa Attributes
Solidago uliginosa: Wildlife Value
This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Songbirds eat the seeds. Members of the genus Solidago support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) braccata, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) canadensis, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, Perdita (Perdita) octomaculata, Melissodes (Eumelissodes) fumosus, Colletes simulans, and Colletes solidaginis.
Solidago uliginosa: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
Bog goldenrod is moderately deer resistant.
Solidago uliginosa: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Solidago uliginosa: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Solidago uliginosa: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Solidago uliginosa: Fire Risk Rating
extreme flammability
high flammability
low flammability
medium flammability
Solidago uliginosa Flowers
Solidago uliginosa: Flower Description
Plume like inflorescence of yellow flowers. Flower blooms from August to October.
Solidago uliginosa: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Solidago uliginosa: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Solidago uliginosa: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Solidago uliginosa Leaves
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Description
Smooth leaf; lower leaves are lance-shaped, shallow toothed, up to 12" long, long leafstalk clasps the stem
Solidago uliginosa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Color
Green
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Solidago uliginosa: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Solidago uliginosa: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Solidago uliginosa Whole Plant Traits
Solidago uliginosa: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Solidago uliginosa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Solidago uliginosa: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Solidago uliginosa Cultural Conditions
Solidago uliginosa: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Solidago uliginosa: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Solidago uliginosa: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Solidago uliginosa: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Solidago uliginosa: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Solidago uliginosa Fruit
Solidago uliginosa: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Solidago uliginosa Stem
Solidago uliginosa: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Solidago uliginosa Landscape
Solidago uliginosa: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Solidago uliginosa: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Solidago uliginosa: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
