Giant Goldenrod
Solidago gigantea
Also listed as Solidago serotina, Solidago serotinoides
Also known as Tall Goldenrod, Smooth Goldenrod, Late Golden-rod
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A tall, vigorous perennial with feathery yellow flower plumes that bloom in late summer and fall. Highly attractive to pollinators and can spread aggressively in favorable conditions.
Why grow it
Giant goldenrod offers reliable late-season nectar and pollen for pollinators when many other sources are declining, making it valuable for supporting monarch migrations and other insects. Compared to earlier-blooming goldenrod species, it extends the pollinator season into fall and reaches greater heights (4-6 feet), providing structural interest and screening in larger landscape designs. It tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than many native alternatives, including clay and seasonally wet sites.
Watch out for
In rich, consistently moist soils this species can outcompete nearby plantings, so situating it with adequate space or using root barriers may help manage its spread. Where water is limited during establishment, regular watering in the first season improves survival rates. Dense stands may require thinning every few years if maintaining a mixed planting community is a design goal.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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
A tall, vigorous perennial with feathery yellow flower plumes that bloom in late summer and fall. Highly attractive to pollinators and can spread aggressively in favorable conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Giant Goldenrod grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Giant goldenrod offers reliable late-season nectar and pollen for pollinators when many other sources are declining, making it valuable for supporting monarch migrations and other insects. Compared to earlier-blooming goldenrod species, it extends the pollinator season into fall and reaches greater heights (4-6 feet), providing structural interest and screening in larger landscape designs. It tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than many native alternatives, including clay and seasonally wet sites.
Watch out for
In rich, consistently moist soils this species can outcompete nearby plantings, so situating it with adequate space or using root barriers may help manage its spread. Where water is limited during establishment, regular watering in the first season improves survival rates. Dense stands may require thinning every few years if maintaining a mixed planting community is a design goal.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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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