Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.0-7.0
Form/Color Perennial, frequently multistemmed to 5'; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
showy, yellow flowers bloom August- Tolerance: tolerance.
October.
Urban Tolerates poor, dry soil.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Meadows, woodland edges, dry, rocky
fields.
Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.
Services:
Hydrology: Dry to medium soil conditions.
Ornamental Showy, yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Used for increased diversity and
aesthetics in vegetation of open
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. slopes, meadows, roadside.
Tolerance:
Symphyotrichum cordifolium Common Blue Wood Aster
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: pH 5.7- 7.5
Form/Color Grows to 5'; purple flowers bloom in Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
summer; moderate grower. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Open woods, clearings.
Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.
Services:
Hydrology: Coarse and fine textured soils; medium
drought tolerance; low moisture usage.
Ornamental Purple flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Short lifespan.
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance: