Blue-stemmed goldenrod, also known as wreath goldenrod, is a wonderful goldenrod for part shade or shade. This species’ flowers are produced in small clusters, tucked neatly in the leaf axils along the upper half of its slender, arching stems. This arrangement creates a delicate and wispy effect that is especially lovely in a woodland garden. Less aggressive than some of its goldenrod relatives, blue-stemmed goldenrod has a clump-forming habit and pairs well with woodland asters.
LOCAL ECOTYPE
*No advanced orders, expected in June.
Blue-stemmed goldenrod, also known as wreath goldenrod, is a wonderful goldenrod for part shade or shade. This species’ flowers are produced in small clusters, tucked neatly in the leaf axils along the upper half of its slender, arching stems. This arrangement creates a delicate and wispy effect that is especially lovely in a woodland garden. Less aggressive than some of its goldenrod relatives, blue-stemmed goldenrod has a clump-forming habit and pairs well with woodland asters.
LOCAL ECOTYPE
*No advanced orders, expected in June.
Height: 2-3’
Bloom Time: late summer to fall
Light: part shade, shade
Soil: average, medium-dry
Establishment: easy, no special requirements
Deer Resistance: high
Pollinator Support: high
Other: great late season source of pollen
Native Range: local ecotype
Seed Origin: Fairfield County, CT
