Solidago rugosa, or Rough-stemmed Goldenrod, is an easily grown perennial known for its rough, hairy stem and wrinkled leaves. Rough-stemmed Goldenrod grows in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. This perennial’s dense yellow flowers appear August to October and are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Light: Sun-Part Sun
Soil moisture: Moist-Dry
Height: 3′
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