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Solidago arguta
forest goldenrod
Forest Goldenrod (Solidago arguta) is a clump-forming perennial native to the woodlands and forest edges of New England, where it thrives in part sun to light shade and drier soils. Unlike many of its sun-loving relatives, S. arguta is adapted to dappled light.
It associates well with fellow woodland natives such as Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Blue Wood Aster), Polygonatum biflorum (Solomon’s Seal), and Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit), forming a layered understory community.
Ecologically, Forest Goldenrod is a valuable late-season nectar source for a variety of native bees, including Lasioglossum and Andrena species, as well as syrphid flies and butterflies such as Danaus plexippus (Monarch). Well-behaved and shade-tolerant, it’s an easy addition to woodland edges.
Solidago arguta (forest goldenrod)
type: Perennial sun needs: Sun to part sun water needs: Dry soil height: 2-3' plant spacing: 1/sq ft bloom time: September, October
bloom color: yellow Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof). Can grow in a container Supports at-risk wildlife: nectar and pollen source for at risk butterflies and bees
