Sweet Goldenrod / Anise-scented Goldenrod
(Solidago odora)
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Provides food for:
- Honey bees (flowers)
- Native bees (flowers)
- Butterflies (flowers)
- Hummingbirds (flowers, insects)
- Caterpillars (foliage)
- Songbirds (seeds, caterpillars and other insects)
Notes:
- Excellent fall nectar source
- One of our least aggressive goldenrods and therefore best choice for garden settings
- Crushed leaves produce a distinctive licorice smell
- Dried leaves are sometimes used to make herbal teas
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Map credit: USDA Plants Database
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