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    • Photo of Solidago sempervirens flower, foliage by José Luis Á. da Silveira

    Photo by José Luis Á. da Silveira

    This work has been released into the public domain by its author.

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    Solidago sempervirens

    Also Known As

    • Seaside Goldenrod

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Solidago sempervirens plant details

    Solidago sempervirens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Solidago sempervirens

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Solidago sempervirens

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?This handsome goldenrod should be in every sunny garden..? (K. S. Taylor) where it?s hardy: it doesn?t spread by root, it?s long-lived, and its 2-6' stems produce huge clusters of deep-yellow flowers mid-summer to frost. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Solidago sempervirens plant

    How to Grow Solidago sempervirens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Solidago 'Little Lemon' PP17297

    Scientific Name: Solidago 'Dansolitlem'

    aka Little Lemon Golden Rod, Little Lemon Goldenrod

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-14"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Solidago 'Little Lemon' PP17297 by Karl Gercens III
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    Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'

    aka Golden Fleece Autumn Goldenrod

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Solidago 'Goldkind'

    aka Solidago canadensis 'Garden Baby', Solidago canadensis 'Golden Baby', Garden Baby Goldenrod, Golden Baby Golden Rod

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Solidago 'Goldkind' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Solidago riddellii

    aka Riddell's Golden Rod

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Solidago riddellii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Solidago californica

    aka California Goldenrod

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Solidago californica flower by The Watershed Nursery
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