Solidago ulmifolia

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Common Name:  Elm-leaved Goldenrod

Part sun to light shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, tolerant of a range of soils including clay.  1-4 feet height, blooms late summer into fall, yellow flowers, will naturalize by rhizomes and by self-seeding under optimum conditions.

Germination Code: C(60), D

Native Region: Statewide

Showy flowers on a low-maintenance plant.  Plants may spread to form colonies but are not aggressive.  This is a woodland plant that does well in dappled shade.  Attracts butterflies and bees.

Elm-leaved Goldenrod - Solidago ulmifolia 5
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Elm-leaved Goldenrod - Solidago ulmifolia 1
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Elm-leaved Goldenrod - Solidago ulmifolia 2
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Elm-leaved Goldenrod - Solidago ulmifolia 2
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Elm-leaved Goldenrod - Solidago ulmifolia 3
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