Solidago bicolor
 
Type: Herbaceous
Sun/Shade: Full to part sun
Moisture: Dry sandy soil
Bloom Time in RI: July-October
Ecological Significance/Pollinators: Great for erosion control and soil stabilization, and serves as the larval host for several species of skipper butterflies  
Spreading Habit: Height 1-3' 
Habitat: Meadows and fields, anthropogenic/disturbed habitat, woodlands, thin woods and clearing
 
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