Showy Goldenrod
Photo credit

Barnes Dr Thomas G, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, Original photo

Care

  • Optional bloom tip: Removing spent flower clusters can encourage more blooms.

Showy Goldenrod

Solidago speciosa var. speciosa

Its plant group feeds 36 kinds of specialist bees
Flower color
Yellow
Bloom
August to October
Leaves
Deciduous
Height
2–7 feet
Spread
2–3 feet
Light
Full sun
Soil moisture
Somewhat dry to moist
Accepted scientific name
Solidago speciosa

Typical bloom time. A plant at the store may not be in flower.

Containers
Not listed by our container sources

Native to Mississippi (state-specific source)