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California Goldenrod
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California Goldenrod

Solidago californica
In the United States: Native · also called California goldenrod

Late-season perennial providing abundant nectar and pollen for honey bees as colonies prepare for winter; flowers attract foragers when most other sources have declined. Blooms in late summer through fall over several weeks. Spreads by rhizomes and tolerates a range of soils including drier sites once established.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
Duration~45 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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