Bigelowia nudata
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Bigelowia nudata var. australis
- Chondrophora nudata
- Phonetic Spelling
- big-eh-LOW-ee-ah noo-DAH-tah
- Description
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The pineland rayless goldenrod is a native flowering sub-shrub in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to the southeastern United States, including North Carolina. It can be found in moist to wet areas of pine barrens and savannas, but also in moist sandy open pinelands and wet prairies. The genus name commemorates Jacob Bigelow (1787–1879), an American physician and botanist. The species epithet is Latin for "naked" and references the absence of ray florets in the heads.
This plant will grow 1 to 2 feet tall and form clumps over time. It prefers moist loam or sandy soil in full sun to light shade. Propagation is by cuttings or division.
The basilar leaves are lance-shaped and the stem leaves are linear. The yellow disc flowers have no rays and occur in clusters of heads at the top of branched stems. Blooming occurs from summer to fall and flowers attract pollinators.
Use this plant along a pond or bog or a moist area of the pollinator/native garden.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Bigelowia
- Species:
- nudata
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southeastern United States
- Distribution:
- AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX
- Wildlife Value:
- Pollinator visit the flowers
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Flat-topped groups of heads of yellow tubular disc flowers with no rays. Individual heads are 1/4 inch across and consist of 3 to 5 florets.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Green leaves are basilar, 2 to 6 inches long and oblong-lanceolate in shape. Stem leaves are linear and all are gland-dotted.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Cross Section:
- Round
- Stem Description:
- Green stems are branched near the top
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Pond
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Water Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Wet Soil
