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Velvet Goldenrod
Solidago velutina
In the United States:
Native
· also called threenerve goldenrod, velvety goldenrod, velvet-leaf goldenrod
Late-season perennial that supplies abundant nectar and pollen to honeybees during fall when few other sources remain. Flowers attract foragers reliably in sunny, well-drained sites; spreads by rhizomes and tolerates drought once established.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–November |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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