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Showy Goldenrod

Solidago Speciosa

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Overview

Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is a vibrant perennial with striking yellow plumes that bloom late summer to fall. It reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet wide, adding vertical interest and color to borders. This hardy native thrives in full sun with dry to medium, well-drained soil. It's also a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies and bees, and is deer resistant. Suitable for zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — golden-yellow flower clusters it produces in late summer to fall
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — This goldenrod variety is distinguished by its tallShowy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — This hardy native thrives in full sun with dry to medium, well-drained soilShowy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — It's also a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies and bees, and is deer resistantShowy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — sturdy stems that can reach heights between 2 to 3 feet and widths of around 18 to 24 inchesShowy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — Its most prominent feature is the brilliantShowy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — scientifically known as Solidago speciosa+21

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — golden-yellow flower clusters it produces in late summer to fall
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — This goldenrod variety is distinguished by its tall
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — This hardy native thrives in full sun with dry to medium, well-drained soil
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — It's also a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies and bees, and is deer resistant
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — sturdy stems that can reach heights between 2 to 3 feet and widths of around 18 to 24 inches
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — Its most prominent feature is the brilliant
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — scientifically known as Solidago speciosa
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — It reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet wide, adding vertical interest and color to borders
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