Wrongly blamed for allergies. A vital late-season pollinator magnet.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-5'
- Bloom Colors
- Yellow
✿ Pollinator Friendly♣ Native Species△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance✂ Cut Flower
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About This Name
Solidago is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Goldenrod unambiguously. The genus Solidago places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Goldenrod, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Solidago will give you the most precise results.