Solidago speciosa

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Solidago speciosa | showy goldenrod

Showy goldenrod is a great goldenrod for gardens and meadows. The plants often have attractive red stems and its flowers are grouped together in structured, upright clusters. This is a less aggressive species than Canada goldenrod, which is known locally to quickly spread and form large colonies. Showy goldenrod blooms later than most goldenrods and is an important source of late-season nectar.

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Solidago speciosa | showy goldenrod

Showy goldenrod is a great goldenrod for gardens and meadows. The plants often have attractive red stems and its flowers are grouped together in structured, upright clusters. This is a less aggressive species than Canada goldenrod, which is known locally to quickly spread and form large colonies. Showy goldenrod blooms later than most goldenrods and is an important source of late-season nectar.

Solidago speciosa | showy goldenrod

Showy goldenrod is a great goldenrod for gardens and meadows. The plants often have attractive red stems and its flowers are grouped together in structured, upright clusters. This is a less aggressive species than Canada goldenrod, which is known locally to quickly spread and form large colonies. Showy goldenrod blooms later than most goldenrods and is an important source of late-season nectar.

HABIT

Height: 3-5’

Bloom Time: late summer to fall

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: full sun

Soil: average, medium-dry, dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: easy, but not aggressive like Canada goldenrod

Deer Resistance: moderate

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: very high

Other: birds consume seeds

CONSERVATION

Native Range: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, Great Plains

Seed Propagated: yes