Showy Goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

Landscape Focus

A structural perennial used to provide upright form and late-season color in prairie plantings.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Loam, Sand

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Height: 2' - 4'

Spacing: 18" - 24"

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: August, September

Root Type: Fibrous

Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators, Late-season Nectar

Plant Description

Showy Goldenrod produces dense golden flower clusters on upright stems. It is less aggressive than many goldenrods and works well in designed landscapes. Plants tolerate drought and poor soils. Cut back in early spring.