Solidago petiolaris
(Downy Ragged Goldenrod)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Downy Ragged Goldenrod, Downy Goldenrod
    Synonyms: Solidago milleriana
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 5 - 9
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: September - November
    Status: Native
    Range:

Solidago petiolaris, or Downy Ragged Goldenrod, is native to the South-Central US, as well as the Southeast. It is a perennial that grows in dryish open woods and along woodland edges. It blooms in late summer and fall with large showy golden flowers.

There are over 100 species of Solidago in the United States, and they can be very difficult to tell apart. More information and comparison photos will be posted at a later time, showing similar species. But for the time being, you can access our Solidago ID chart which shows various images of over twenty species to help with ID.

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