Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Don’t believe everything you may have heard about goldenrod. If you choose the right species, goldenrod can be a beautiful and beneficial addition to your garden without taking over. And if you have a dry, tough spot in the garden, seaside goldenrod could be right for you. Seaside Goldenrod has succulent-like leaves and a tall, arching growth habit. Its bright yellow blooms appear in the fall, making it a vital source of nectar and pollen for monarchs, native bees, and many other pollinators. Plus, all those rumors that goldenrod causes allergies are false – we promise.
Conditions: Full sun; average to dry soil
Size: 2′ – 6′ tall
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers highly attractive to various bees, butterflies, skippers, flies, and other pollinators; larval host to many moth and butterfly species
