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Asteraceae
Solidago

Solidago sempervirens Linnaeus. Common name: Northern Seaside Goldenrod. Phenology: Late Aug-Nov. Habitat: Coastal dunes, dune slacks, maritime wet grasslands, tidal marshes. Distribution: NL (Newfoundland) south to ne. NC along the coast (and introduced inland in saline situations such as along salted roadways); isolated more southern occurrences likely reflect introductions.

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Subgenus: Pleiactila. Section: Maritimae.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: The species is diploid, 2n=18.

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, NY, POWO, S, Semple et al (2016a); = Solidago sempervirens L. ssp. sempervirens — FNA20, Pa; = Solidago sempervirens L. var. sempervirens — C, F, G, Il, NE, SE1, Va; < Solidago sempervirens L. — Mi, RAB, Tat; < Solidago sempervirens L. var. sempervirens — Johnson (1995); Solidago sempervirens L. Basionym: Solidago sempervirens L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Solidago sempervirens ssp. sempervirens - FNA20

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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Height: 2-6 feet

plant sale text: Seaside goldenrod produces upright plumes of flowers, a little later and also a little taller than most goldenrods. This is one of the finest fall-flowering nectar-producing plants to include in your garden. Seaside goldenrod grows on coastal dunes and thrives even in pure sand. It also grows well inland in average soils. This species spreads by runners over time, so plant it where this trait will not be a problem. If planted in overly rich soils, seaside goldenrod has a tendency to flop. Drought-resistant once established. The genus Solidago supports up to 112 lepidoptera species.

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native range: eastern North America



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