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Canadian Goldenrod

Solidago Altissima

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Overview

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) is a hardy, herbaceous perennial known for its towering stems, with heights up to 7 feet, and bright yellow, plume-like flower clusters. Thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. This late-summer bloomer attracts pollinators and is ideal for naturalized areas, borders, or wildlife gardens, offering a burst of color and vertical interest to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; pyramidal panicles atop stiff, image 133

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sun to partial, image 41
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and sticky to be carried far by the, image 45
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — star-shaped flowers that form crowded; this late-summer bloomer attracts pollinators and is ideal for naturalized
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — It prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to a range of soil types
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; provide a lush backdrop for the numerous tiny, image 95
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; pyramidal panicles atop stiff, image 85
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This North American native stands tall and erect
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — with a typical height ranging from 2 to 6 feet and a spread of 2 to 4 feet; perfect for wildflower meadows, image 57
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sun to partial, image 89
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This North American native stands tall and erect; thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to, image 104
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and sticky to be carried far by the, image 117
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; this North, image 149
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This North American native stands tall and erect; thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to, image 152
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — you'll find Solidago altissima a versatile addition to your design; herbaceous perennial known for its, image 59
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; provide a lush backdrop for the numerous tiny, image 119
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — with a typical height ranging from 2 to 6 feet and a spread of 2 to 4 feet; perfect for wildflower meadows, image 105
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — pyramidal panicles atop stiff; which can grow up to 4 inches long, image 112
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — with heights up to 7 feet; it prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to a range of soil types, image 147
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; provide a lush backdrop for the numerous tiny, image 71
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — star-shaped flowers that form crowded; this late-summer bloomer attracts pollinators and is ideal for, image 87
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; this North, image 101
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This North American native stands tall and erect; thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to, image 80
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — star-shaped flowers that form crowded; this late-summer bloomer attracts pollinators and is ideal for, image 111
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