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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:

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