Blue-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)Aster Family Blue-stemmed Goldenrod thrives in woodland settings and along forest edges, making it ideal for shaded or partially shaded native plant gardens. It typically grows 1 to 3 feet tall and has slender, arching stems that are often tinged with a distinctive bluish color. The small, bright yellow flower heads are borne in loose clusters along the leaf axils of the upper stems in late summer to early fall. This species is a well-mannered goldenrod that spreads slowly by rhizomes and does not exhibit the aggressive tendencies of some open-field species. The genus Solidago as a whole is considered one of the most ecologically valuable groups of herbaceous plants in North America. Goldenrods support a vast array of wildlife. Over 100 species of native butterflies and moths use them as host plants, and their abundant nectar and pollen feed numerous pollinators, including many specialist bees, during a time of year when other floral resources are scarce. Despite misconceptions, goldenrods are not significant allergens—their pollen is heavy and insect-dispersed, not windborne. Blooms: Yellow, 6-8 weeks, Aug-Oct Leaves: Narrow, lance-shaped, continuing to the top of plant, mixed with blooms Height: 1-3’ Space:18-24” Soil:Average Exposure:Part shade-Shade Fauna: High value, host plant to 100+ lepidoptera, feeds specialists and most other types of pollinators, seeds for birds Seeds: Wind-dispersed, each topped with a tuft of fine hairs Deer Resistance:High Zone:4-8 Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Mountains, uncommon in the Coastal Plain Provenance:Unknown, seed grown
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