Plant Description

Solidago elongata

Canada Goldenrod is a favorite of late-season pollinators, as its yellow flowers provide a pop of color in the fall.

A canada goldenrod in bloom, in a shaded area.

A Canada Goldenrod in bloom.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height Up to 6 ft
Growth Rate Fast
Life Cycle Perennial
Moisture Use Low
Drought Tolerance High
Deer Browse Yes
Wildlife Value Good for insect pollinators
Hardiness USDA Zones 2-9
Bloom Time June-October
Bloom Color Bright Yellow
Habitat Type Prairies or woodland edges

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Eudicots
Order Asterids
Family Asterales
Genus Solidago
Species S. canadensis

Planting information

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Soil

Dry soils, can tolerate clay soils

Special Uses

Great for pollinators, also used by birds and small mammals; grows well in open areas or woodland margins

Ease of Care

Easy

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