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Giant Goldenrod
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Giant Goldenrod

Solidago gigantea
In the United States: Native · also called late goldenrod, smooth goldenrod, early goldenrod

Provides a late-summer to fall nectar and pollen source that supports honey bee colony buildup before winter; flowers attract foragers in moist to average soils. Rhizomatous perennial that spreads vegetatively and prefers full sun with medium to wet conditions. Bloom lasts about four weeks with yellow inflorescences.

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

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