Western Goldentop, Euthamia californica, Euthamia linearifolia, Solidago occidentalis
Euthamia occidentalis (Western Goldentop) is a rhizomatous perennial with tall and branched stems clad with long, narrow, gray-green leaves. Blooming from mid-summer to fall, they bear dense, flat-topped clusters packed with bright yellow flowerheads. Western Goldentop provides a nectar source for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, and is a noted monarch nectar plant for the Rocky Mountain and California Coast regions. Adding a bold splash of color in the late-season landscape, Western Goldentop will spread under favorable conditions but does not pose any environmental concern to native plant communities under proper management. Found in riparian areas, coastal salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, and wet meadow habitats, Western Goldentop has been used successfully in hedgerows in Central California. It is a good choice for erosion control and wildlife gardens.
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Solidago |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 7' (90cm - 210cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, California, Midwest, Nebraska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Solidago |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 7' (90cm - 210cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, California, Midwest, Nebraska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Euthamia occidentalis (Western Goldentop) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
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| Euthamia occidentalis (Western Goldentop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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