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Palmer's elm-leaf goldenrod

Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri

Palmer's elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–9a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 36 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–9a
Mature size: 6"–4'
Sun: Full sun
Water: —
Bloom: Aug–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Palmer's elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri) — *Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri* — Palmer's elm-leaf goldenrod. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Daniel McClosky, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Palmer's elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–9a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, palmer's elm-leaf goldenrod pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia).