Solidago speciosa
Growing Information
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Sun
• Soils: Dry to moist
• Bloom Time: Showy yellow flowers from August to September
• Size: 3-5 feet in height, 1-2 foot in spread
As the name suggests, this is one of the showier goldenrods. A native to Massachusetts, this plant is often added to pollinator gardens, but is naturally found in meadows. This species is tolerant to a variety of conditions such as dry, nutrient poor soils, as well as slightly moist, nutrient rich soils.
Garden Companions
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Nature Benefits
• Flowers provide nectar to a variety of pollinators.
• Host Plant for the Wavy-lined Emerald butterfly.
• Seeds are eaten by songbirds and small mammals.
Native Habitat
Meadows and fields.