Showy Goldenrod
Perennial

Showy Goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

Upright spikes of bright yellow flowers feed late-season pollinators on dry prairies.

Bloom Season
Aug - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
2-4' tall
USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
Poor SoilLoamSandy
Pairs Well With
Aster
Perennial
Liatris
Perennial
Little Bluestem
Grass
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ColorYellow flowers
TypeAll perennials
TraitsNative SpeciesPollinator FriendlyDeer ResistantLow Maintenance
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