Solidago speciosa
$22.00 / 1G AB
Showy Goldenrod ·
Description
Goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial suited to full sun to part sun and average conditions. It offers yellow color in late summer to fall. Useful for native and wildlife-focused plantings.
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
Straight species; late-season golden flower plumes; yellow flowers late summer; matures about 1.5 - 4 ft tall and 1.5 - 3 ft wide; regional native species
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 | |
| Native to our Region | |
| Yes | |
| Deer | |
| Low | |
| 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. |