Solidago speciosa ~ Showy Goldenrod

Showy Goldenrod is a native herbaceous perennial that grows in clumps with stiff narrow-leaved stems. The foot long flowering spikes sport showy golden yellow plume-like panicles that bloom from late summer into fall, attracting butterflies. Best color with full sun and dry to average well-drained soils. Tolerates drought, poor soils, and clay soils. Solidago rugosa is a good host plant for wildlife, supporting several specialized bees. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 3' - 5' Spread: 2’ - 3' Spacing: 2.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Rust may occur. No serious insect or disease problems. May need to be divided every 2 to 3 years to control growth. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena, Stonecrop, Fountain Grass *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.