Photo of Solidago rigida flower by Prairie Nursery

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Solidago rigida

Also Known As

  • Stiff Goldenrod

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Solidago rigida plant details

Solidago rigida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solidago rigida

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solidago rigida

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Of the many Goldenrods, this is one of the ?nicer? (more well-behaved) ones, holding its flat golden heads on 2-4' stalks; a bright and undemanding color spot for the wild garden. S/M-W
A Monarch Favorite, Stiff Goldenrod, Solidago rigida, is a widely adaptable and thrives in even the most inhospitable soils, from clay to dry sand. The stems serve as perches for songbirds, and the seeds are an important late season bird food. The dried heads are lovely in arrangements. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.

Gardening facts about Solidago rigida plant

How to Grow Solidago rigida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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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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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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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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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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