TYPE: Perennial
HARDINESS: Hardy
LIGHT: Sun/Partial Shade
SOIL: Medium moisture
HEIGHT: 3-5 ft
Photo: Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia LANDSCAPE VALUES: Showy goldenrod is a premier late-season perennial, prized for its upright wands of bright yellow flowers. Unlike aggressive species, it is well-behaved, forming tidy clumps that thrive in full sun and dry-to-medium soils. It is a vital keystone plant for supporting biodiversity, providing essential nectar for migrating monarch butterflies and specialist bees. Its rigid structure provides a striking vertical element in border gardens, meadows, and native landscaping.
Photo: Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
