Showy Goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: Perennial
• Habit: Herb
• Size class: 1-3ft
• Native Habitat: Open woods; prairies
• Bloom time: August-september

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Partial Shade
• Soil:
  • Moisture: Moist
  • Description: Rocky or clay soils.
• Condition comments:
  • This very showy goldenrod can become aggressive in moist soils.

Benefits:

• • Attract butterflies
  • Conspicuous flower 
  • Attract birds 
  • Specific value to native bees 
  • Specific value to honey bees