Tall Goldenrod
Solidago altissima
Also known as Late Goldenrod, Canada Goldenrod
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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.
Why grow it
Tall goldenrod outperforms many shorter Solidago species in competitive, open-sun sites where its height (3-5 feet) allows it to dominate without requiring staking. Unlike cultivated ornamentals, it establishes quickly from seed and needs no fertilizer or supplemental watering once established, making it practical for large-scale naturalization where maintenance is minimal. It flowers later than early goldenrod species, extending the bloom window into fall when few native plants flower.
Watch out for
In small gardens or mixed borders, its vigorous spread can overwhelm neighboring plants within a few seasons; division every 2-3 years keeps it in bounds. Deadheading spent flower heads reduces prolific self-seeding if you wish to prevent volunteer seedlings in adjacent areas. Like other tall species, it may lodge or bend under heavy rain or wind in exposed sites without air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, 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
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Tall Goldenrod grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Tall goldenrod outperforms many shorter Solidago species in competitive, open-sun sites where its height (3-5 feet) allows it to dominate without requiring staking. Unlike cultivated ornamentals, it establishes quickly from seed and needs no fertilizer or supplemental watering once established, making it practical for large-scale naturalization where maintenance is minimal. It flowers later than early goldenrod species, extending the bloom window into fall when few native plants flower.
Watch out for
In small gardens or mixed borders, its vigorous spread can overwhelm neighboring plants within a few seasons; division every 2-3 years keeps it in bounds. Deadheading spent flower heads reduces prolific self-seeding if you wish to prevent volunteer seedlings in adjacent areas. Like other tall species, it may lodge or bend under heavy rain or wind in exposed sites without air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, 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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