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Canada Goldenrod
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Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis
In the United States: Native · also called Canadian goldenrod, common goldenrod

Late-summer to fall bloomer that supplies abundant nectar and pollen for honeybee colonies building winter stores. Spreads aggressively via rhizomes to form dense stands in open, disturbed sites.

Nectarhigh
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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