Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
77681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 13: 73 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077010



Common Names

  • Compact Goldenrod
  • Stiff Goldenrod
  • Upright Goldenrod


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Description

Solidago compacta (also called Compact Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solidago compacta is a yellow-green inflorescence, with the seed being a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago compacta is a perennial plant native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Solidago compacta

Solidago compacta can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies, open woods, and roadsides.

Solidago compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago compacta?

Solidago compacta

What is the common name of Solidago compacta?

Compact goldenrod

What is the natural habitat of Solidago compacta?

It is native to the eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada

Species in the Solidago genus

Solidago erecta, Solidago ericamerioides, Solidago latissimifolia, Solidago macrophylla, Solidago petiolaris, Solidago pringlei, Solidago nitida, Solidago shortii, Solidago drummondii, Solidago patula, Solidago radula, Solidago arenicola, Solidago leiocarpa, Solidago nemoralis, Solidago villosicarpa, Solidago nana, Solidago minutissima, Solidago chilensis, Solidago roanensis, Solidago curtisii, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago leiophallax, Solidago patagonica, Solidago azorica, Solidago asperula, Solidago velutina, Solidago odora, Solidago mexicana, Solidago kralii, Solidago flexicaulis, Solidago rugosa, Solidago plumosa, Solidago speciosa, Solidago bicolor, Solidago tarda, Solidago glomerata, Solidago rigidiuscula, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago maheuxii, Solidago pallida, Solidago caesia, Solidago delicatula, Solidago gracillima, Solidago speciosa, Solidago decurrens, Solidago ouachitensis, Solidago gattingeri, Solidago tortifolia, Solidago ulmifolia, Solidago ludoviciana,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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