Goldenrod

Abundant plumes of colorful flowers highlight the late season garden. Attracts butterflies and is a beautiful complement to the vibrant magentas and purples of aster, chrysanthemum and fall foliage. Pollinated by insects, not wind; does not cause hay fever.

Companion Plants

Iceland Poppy

Maiden Grass

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

Common name

Goldenrod
Botanical name

Solidago
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

4-5' (1-1.5 m)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Yellow
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Betsy W.'s collection
Selena G.'s collection

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