Tall Goldenrod, Late Goldenrod, Canadian Goldenrod, Canada Goldenrod
Solidago altissima (Tall Goldenrod) is a rhizomatous, spreading perennial boasting tall, upright, central stems clad with narrowly lance-shaped leaves, 4-6 in. long (10-15 cm), usually with small teeth along the margins. In the fall, it bears densely packed clusters of dark yellow flowers along one side of arching branches. One plant can produce as many as 1500 small yellow flower heads in a large conical array. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and beetles, Tall Goldenrod provides a bold splash of color in the late-season garden. Easy to grow and low care, this handsome species spreads quickly by creeping rhizomes and self-seeding to form dense colonies. It is a good choice for prairies and meadows. Solidago altissima is the state wildflower of South Carolina.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Solidago |
| Common names | Goldenrod |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, California, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Solidago |
| Common names | Goldenrod |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, California, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Solidago altissima (Tall Goldenrod) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Solidago altissima (Tall Goldenrod) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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