Upright spikes of bright yellow flowers feed late-season pollinators on dry prairies.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-4'
- Bloom Colors
- Yellow
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About This Name
Solidago speciosa is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Showy 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 Showy Goldenrod, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Solidago speciosa will give you the most precise results.