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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