Pollinator plant

field goldenrod

Solidago nemoralis

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Common names

15 names · 6 languages
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Other languages (5)
Dutch
  • Grijze guldenroede
French
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 灰茎一枝黄[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 灰莖一枝黃[3]
Estonian
  • salu-kuldvits[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Solidago nemoralis — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Gray Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago nemoralis.
  • Common Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago nemoralis.
  • Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago nemoralis.
  • Old Field Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago nemoralis.
[2] Solidago nemoralis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • gray goldenrod — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • field goldenrod — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • Grey Goldenrod — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • grey-stemmed goldenrod — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • old field goldenrod — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • wood goldenrod — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • solidage des bois — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • verge d'or des bois — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
[3] Solidago nemoralis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • gray goldenrod — results[6].names[2]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • field goldenrod — results[6].names[1]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • Grey Goldenrod — results[6].names[4]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • grey-stemmed goldenrod — results[6].names[7]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • old field goldenrod — results[6].names[5]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • wood goldenrod — results[6].names[6]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • solidage des bois — results[6].names[9]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • verge d'or des bois — results[6].names[8]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • salu-kuldvits — results[6].names[10]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • 灰莖一枝黃 — results[6].names[11]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
  • 灰茎一枝黄 — results[6].names[12]; taxon id 130377; Solidago nemoralis.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Solidago nemoralis ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Gray or gray-stemmed or old-field goldenrod — VernacularName.tsv, line 144338; taxon 6YSX8.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Solidago nemoralis is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.15–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.15–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Autumn; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators, specialized bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Solidago species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
C. & E. Canada to C. & E. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from August to September.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Solidago nemoralis — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2465858; ID 6YSX8; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2465858; ID 6YSX8; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Solidago nemoralis — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 5, column 1, entry Solidago species (top 82 pt)

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  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Solidago nemoralis — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 505512; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1662317, 1662318, 1662319, 1662320, 1662321, 1662322, 1662323, 1662324, 1662325, 1662326, 1662327, 1662328, 1662329, 1662330, 1662331, 1662332, 1662333, 1662334, 1662335, 1662336, 1662337, 1662338, 1662339, 1662340, 1662341, 1662342, 1662343, 1662344, 1662345, 1662346, 1662347, 1662348, 1662349, 1662350, 1662351, 1662352, 1662353, 1662354, 1662355, 1662356, 1662357, 1662358

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.