Showy Goldenrod, Noble Goldenrod
One of the showiest goldenrods, Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod) is a rhizomatous perennial forming an upright clump of stiff, narrow-leaved, reddish stems. Blooming for about a month from late summer to fall, they bear dense, pyramidal, terminal clusters, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), packed with tiny, bright yellow flowers. The blossoms occasionally have a mild fragrance. The flowering stems do not curve outward and downward like most other goldenrods but are held erect or curve upward. Attractive to bees, beetles, birds, and butterflies, Showy Goldenrod provides a bold splash of color in the late-season garden. Easy to grow, low care, and trouble-free, this goldenrod species spread at a moderate rate from underground rhizomes. It is a good choice for a wildflower meadow or cottage garden.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Solidago |
Common names | Showy Goldenrod, Goldenrod |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Colorado |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Solidago |
Common names | Showy Goldenrod, Goldenrod |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Colorado |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod) do I need for my garden?
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