Solidago rugosa

Wrinkled Leaf Goldenrod

This spectacular member of the Aster family explodes with yellow color to bring a naturalized brilliance to any wetland restoration project. The spectacular golden colors from this hardy native perennial seem to welcome in the Fall season starting in late summer and lasting well into the Fall. Wrinkled leaf Goldenrod is easy to grow and prefers moist well drained sites with full sun. Attracts butterflies and honeybees.

Bloom Color

Gold (Chamois)

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Prolific Seeder
•	Rhizomatous - Med

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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FAC

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Fragrant Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9