Liam O'Brien

Golden Rod

Solidago spectabilis

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Cover:

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Clay,

Loam,

Silt,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Acidic

Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:

900

Max elevation:

7500

Counties:

Carson City,

Churchill,

Clark,

Elko,

Esmeralda,

Humboldt,

Lander,

Lincoln,

Lyon,

Mineral,

Nye,

Pershing,

Storey,

Washoe,

White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:

High

Germination overall:

Germination rate:

Reproduction:

Establishment:

Lifespan:

Survival:

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Disturbance

Flooding

Low light

Riparian

Best suited for these management goals:

Erosion control

Pollinator habitat

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Rarely available

Citations:

Jepson Herbarium 2025, PFAF 2025.