Wreath Goldenrod

Other names

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Native distribution

Native to the Finger Lakes Region

Cultivation

A 1.5-4' tall goldenrod with yellow flowerheads along the stem.
Light: part sun to shade
Moisture and Soil: dry to moist soil (can take dry shade)

Propagation

Seed Treatment and Storage: store seed cool & dry; Cold/moist stratify 60-90 days

Wildlife value

The nectar and pollen of blue-stemmed goldenrod flowers can attract a wide variety of insects, especially short-tongued bees, wasps, and flies. A host of insects feed on goldenrod foliage, including leafminers, aphids, treehoppers, spittlebugs, plant bugs, stink bugs, the larvae of fruit flies, and grasshoppers. Many songbirds consume small amounts of goldenrod seed, while grouse and other gamebirds eat the leaves. Small mammals and white-tailed deer also eat the seed heads and foliage from time to time.

Poisonous

no

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden, Bald Hill and Caroline Pinnacles, Coy Glen, Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve, Fischer Old-growth Forest, McDaniel Meadow, Woods, and Swamp, McLean Bogs, Ringwood Ponds, South Hill Swamp

Status

L4|S5|G5