Solidago speciosa

Showy Goldenrod

These clump forming plants bloom in late summer and fall with showy clusters of bright yellow flowers on stiff reddish stems with narrow leaves. A good cut flower for bouquets.

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Height
36-48 Inches

Spread
18-24 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Medium Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Shining Blue Star (Amsonia illustris), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

•

UPL

Nature Attracting

•	Butterfly
•	Beneficial Insects

Season of Interest

•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

•	Moderate
•	Average

Special Uses

•	Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

•

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Osage Plains
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Butterfly Nectar