Goldenrod
Scientific Name
Solidago spp.
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
5a to 10b
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Goldenrod grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Clay
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Arching
Leaf Persistence
Goldenrod is Deciduous
Spread
0.5-2 feet
Height
2-6 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Flower Color
- Yellow
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Yellow, summer through fall flowers; some species form large colonies; Solidago oduro is the Florida native. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: spot anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots | attracts butterflies, birds
