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tall goldenrod

tall goldenrod

Solidago altissima

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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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.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–5′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with