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Solidago sciaphila Steele

Shadowy Goldenrod · Asteraceae

Common names: Cliff goldenrod.

Solidago sciaphilia is known as shadowy goldenrod or cliff goldenrod.

AsteraceaePerennialUS native
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About Shadowy Goldenrod

Solidago sciaphilia is known as shadowy goldenrod or cliff goldenrod. The species is endemic to bluffs along the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota, and the driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin, northern Iowa and Illinois. Throughout its range, S. sciaphila is strongly associated with dolomite and sandstone bedrock, especially dry cliffs. It can be similar to Solidago speciosa but has more serrate lower and mid stem leaves and is generally smaller to much smaller when growing in...

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeIllinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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