Solidago speciosa
$22.00 / 1G AB
Showy Goldenrod ·
Description
Solidago speciosa, commonly known as Goldenrod, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its yellow flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 2–7 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America. It supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. In the landscape, it works well in meadow, naturalized area, and butterfly garden. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, diseases, and drought.
Benefits
Extends color and interest into the part of the season when many gardens start to fade. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Solidago speciosa produces yellow flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Native garden, meadow, pollinator garden
| Solidago speciosa | |
| Goldenrod | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| North America | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 2 - 4 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Summer | |
| None | |
| Yellow | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Birds from Seed | |
| Prairie Meadows | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright | |
| Vigorous | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |