autumn goldenrod
Solidago sphacelata
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry or moist soil
Size1 to 6 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Autumn goldenrod (Solidago sphacelata) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It bears yellow blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Aster, and Ornamental onion.
Native range
AL, GA, IL, IN, and 7 more places. See all 11
AL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MS, NC, OH, TN, VA, and WV.