Solidago speciosa Nuttall. Common name: Showy Goldenrod, Noble Goldenrod. Phenology: Aug-Oct. Habitat: Pastures, forests, woodlands, roadbanks. Distribution: NH, VT, NY, and WI south to GA, MS, LA, and OK.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Probably better accorded species rank separate from S. rigidiuscula, following Semple et al. (2012).
Synonymy ⓘ: = Il, NY, POWO, Semple et al (2012), Semple, Tong, & Chong (2017a); = Solidago speciosa Nutt. ssp. speciosa var. speciosa — Ar, FNA20; = Solidago speciosa Nutt. var. speciosa — C, F, G, GrPl, K4, Mo2, NE, Oh3, SE1, Tn, Va, Johnson (1995); > Solidago conferta Mill. — S; > Solidago harperi Mack. in Small — S; < Solidago speciosa Nutt. — Pa, RAB, Tat, W, WV. Basionym: Solidago speciosa Nutt. 1818
Links to other floras: = Solidago speciosa ssp. speciosa var. speciosa - FNA20
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Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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Height: 4 ft.
plant sale text: This goldenrod is one of our showiest and gets its common name from its inflorescence which is a dense upright panicle of yellow flowers. You can expect a lot of color from this plant, both from the abundant yellow blooms and from the pollinators it will attract. Like some other goldenrods it spreads by underground rhizomes and will increase in size over time.
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