(24-36" high x 24-36" wide) Tall clusters of ochre yellow flowers make Showy Goldenrod a beacon for pollinators, perfectly complementing the Coneflowers, Sedums, Asters, and Joe Pye Weed that often bloom nearby. Alas, poor Goldenrod has been wrongly accused of causing hay fever or allergies, which are in fact instigated by the lightweight, wind-blown pollen of grasses, trees, and certain perennials such as ragweed that bloom in a similar season. Goldenrod, on the other hand, produces heavy, sticky pollen and relies on pollinators to move the pollen from flower to flower. Rugged and easy to grow, goldenrod spreads by underground rhizomes to form a large, long-lived stand. Plant it in a spot in full sun and well-drained soil, where this deer-resistant native has room to spread. Tolerates clay soils. Hardy in zones 3-8.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018937 AM018896 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM018921 (Tray of 16) - Out of stock.
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Common Name | Showy Goldenrod |
Botanical Name | Solidago speciosa |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Mature Height | 24-36" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-36" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Narrow lance shaped green foliage. |
Soil Type | Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Native, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms. Does not cause hayfever due to the large and sticky pollen that can't become airborne. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |