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Solidago bicolor Silverrod


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 5.0-6.0


Form/Color 1 - 5 stems to 3'; white flowers bloom Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
August-October. Tolerance: tolerance.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dry, open, oak, woods on sterile, rocky


soil.
Ecosystem Attracts bees.
Services:


Hydrology: Dry soil conditions.


Ornamental White flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Used for increased diversity and
aesthetics in restoration of open, dry
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. woodlands, butterfly gardens.


Tolerance:


Solidago caesia Blue Stemmed Goldenrod


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 5.0-7.0


Form/Color 3': yellow flowers bloom August-October; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


moderate grower. Tolerance: tolerance.


Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Rich, open, deciduous woods; frequent in
NYC understories.


Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.
Services:


Hydrology: Fine and medium textured soils; low


drought tolerance.


Ornamental Showy, yellow flowers.


Value: Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Used for increased diversity and


aesthetics in restoration of moist
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade. forest understories; used in butterfly


Tolerance: gardens; short lifespan.

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