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 2–9Climate Temperate

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) is a hardy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (169)

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) — with a typical height ranging from 2 to 6 feet and a spread of 2 to 4 feet; perfect for wildflower meadows, image 81

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 75

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — although size can vary depending on growing conditions.<br><br>As a landscape architect; solidago, image 82

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — herbaceous perennial known for its towering stems; you'll find Solidago altissima a versatile addition to, image 74

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) is a hardy; plume-like flower clusters, image 73

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial for full or half; goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and, image 72

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; this North, image 77

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — plume-like flower clusters; canadian Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) is a hardy, image 76

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This late-summer bloomer attracts pollinators and is ideal for naturalized areas; star-shaped flowers, image 78

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — pyramidal panicles atop stiff; which can grow up to 4 inches long, image 88

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Solidago altissima is a valuable plant for pollinators; although size can vary depending on growing, image 91

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — It prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to a range of soil types; with heights up to 7 feet, image 90

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — you'll find Solidago altissima a versatile addition to your design; herbaceous perennial known for its, image 83

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perfect for wildflower meadows; with a typical height ranging from 2 to 6 feet and a spread of 2 to 4 feet, image 84

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) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; pyramidal panicles atop stiff, image 85

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) — provide a lush backdrop for the numerous tiny; perennial with gold and yellow blooms, image 86

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial for full or half; goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and, image 96

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — despite common misconceptions; <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and, image 92

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and sticky to be carried far by the, image 93

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; offering a burst of color and vertical interest to any landscape, image 94

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; provide a lush backdrop for the numerous tiny, image 95

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