Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Rocky Mountain Goldenrod, Northern Goldenrod, Alpine Goldenrod
  • Synonyms:
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: perennial
  • Habit: forb
  • Shape: basal leaves, upright stem
  • Size: 30"
  • Stem: rough

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: lanceolate
  • Edge: serrated
  • Arrangement: basal, alternate
  • Leaf Retention:

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: yellow
  • Flower Size:
  • Number of Petals: many
  • Bloom: Jul, Aug, Sept
  • Fruit: cypsela

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use: low
  • Light: full sun
  • Soil: sand, gravel
  • Habitat: Rocky, lowland & subalpine habitats, Well-drained sand, loam, caliche, limestone

Distribution

  • Distribution: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY, Canada
  • Seen: UT
  • Elevation:

Photographs

Rocky Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata)

UT

Rocky Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata)

UT