seaside goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 8 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy or loamy soil. Pinch the growing tips in June for a more compact plant, and butterflies, bees, and birds will visit the yellow flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer. Its evergreen leaves also tolerate salt spray.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Bitter switchgrass, and Smooth aster.
Native range
AL, CT, DE, FL, and 24 more places. See all 28
AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA; NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, and QC.