Rigid goldenrod

Oligoneuron rigidum, Asteraceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Round-head Prairie CloverDalea multiflora

Nitrogen Fixation

Slender-pod BundleflowerDesmanthus leptolobus

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

White GoldenrodOligoneuron album

Congeneric goldenrods compete for resources and may produce allelopathic compounds affecting each other

Uses

Functions

Attracts Prairie Specialist Bees And Native Halictus SpeciesSupports Predatory Ambush Bugs And Crab SpidersProvides Critical Late Fall Nectar For Beneficial InsectsFlat-Topped Flower Clusters Perfect For Parasitic Wasp FeedingAttracts Beneficial Tachinid Flies And Thick-Headed Flies

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingKidney Support

Common Questions

What zones does Rigid goldenrod grow in?

Rigid goldenrod grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Rigid goldenrod?

Good companions for Rigid goldenrod include Round-head Prairie Clover, Slender-pod Bundleflower.

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