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tall goldenrod
Solidago altissima
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A tall native perennial with dense clusters of small yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It is extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and spreads vigorously, making it excellent for wildflower gardens and naturalizing.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.2 to 7.3Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation