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northern seaside goldenrod

northern seaside goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5bZone 9b

A late-blooming native goldenrod with bright yellow flower clusters that thrive in coastal conditions and poor soils. Highly attractive to pollinators and relatively salt-tolerant.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3.5′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 5bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

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, Atlantic coastal regions

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division