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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) — star-shaped flowers that form crowded

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Solidago altissima is a valuable plant for pollinators; although size can vary depending on growing, image 139

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — although size can vary depending on growing conditions.<br><br>As a landscape architect; solidago, image 106

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sun to partial, image 161

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 108

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

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and sticky to be carried far by the, image 141

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 60

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — despite common misconceptions; <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and, image 140

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This North American native stands tall and erect; thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to, image 56

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; provide a lush backdrop for the numerous tiny, image 167

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — perennial for full or half

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

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) — pyramidal panicles atop stiff; which can grow up to 4 inches long, image 136

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sun to partial, image 65

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — despite common misconceptions

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Solidago altissima is a valuable plant for pollinators; although size can vary depending on growing, image 115

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Solidago altissima is a valuable plant for pollinators; although size can vary depending on growing, image 163

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and sticky to be carried far by the, image 69

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — This North American native stands tall and erect; thriving in USDA Zones 3-9, it requires full sun to partial shade

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — Goldenrods are not a significant allergen; their pollen is too heavy and sticky to be carried far by the, image 165

Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — <br><br>The Canadian Goldenrod is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sun to partial shade

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

Photographs by 13 contributors

Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
harum.koh from Kobe city, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0 · source
Daniel McClosky, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Aomorikuma, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Harry Rose from South West Rocks,…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Superior National Forest, CC BY 2.0 · source
NinjaRobotPirate, CC BY 4.0 · source
wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Phil Sellens from East Sussex, CC BY 2.0 · source

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