Bluestem Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
Also listed as Solidago axillaris, Aster caesius
Also known as Blue-stemmed Goldenrod, Sylvan Goldenrod, Axillary Goldenrod
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Bluestem goldenrod is a native woodland perennial with blue-green stems and tiny golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It thrives in dappled shade and brings cheerful color to partly shaded garden spots.
Why grow it
Bluestem goldenrod offers reliable late-season color in shaded woodland settings where many other goldenrods struggle, since most species prefer full sun. Its arching habit and fine texture provide a lighter visual quality than coarser late bloomers, making it useful for filling gaps in partly shaded perennial borders where asters or other fall bloomers may perform inconsistently.
Watch out for
In rich, consistently moist soils, this species can spread more vigorously than in drier woodland conditions; divide clumps every few years if density becomes excessive. Powdery mildew occasionally affects foliage in areas with poor air circulation, though this rarely threatens plant survival.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Bluestem goldenrod is a native woodland perennial with blue-green stems and tiny golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It thrives in dappled shade and brings cheerful color to partly shaded garden spots.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bluestem Goldenrod grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Bluestem goldenrod offers reliable late-season color in shaded woodland settings where many other goldenrods struggle, since most species prefer full sun. Its arching habit and fine texture provide a lighter visual quality than coarser late bloomers, making it useful for filling gaps in partly shaded perennial borders where asters or other fall bloomers may perform inconsistently.
Watch out for
In rich, consistently moist soils, this species can spread more vigorously than in drier woodland conditions; divide clumps every few years if density becomes excessive. Powdery mildew occasionally affects foliage in areas with poor air circulation, though this rarely threatens plant survival.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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