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Goldenrod

Bright yellow flowers and green foliage surrounded by mulch and pink flowers in the background.
A bee on a yellow flower in a green, leafy background.
Bright yellow flowers in a garden setting with green foliage.
Yellow flowers in a garden with a sign labeling them, surrounded by green foliage and soil.
Bright yellow flowers and green foliage surrounded by mulch and pink flowers in the background.
A bee on a yellow flower in a green, leafy background.
Bright yellow flowers in a garden setting with green foliage.
Yellow flowers in a garden with a sign labeling them, surrounded by green foliage and soil.

Plant Information

Common name: Goldenrod

Scientific name: Solidago spp.

Water usage: Low

Sun exposure: Full

Bloom time: Summer to fall

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer tolerant

Native: Yes

Height: Size dependent on species and cultivar

Spread: Size dependent on species and cultivar

Care information

Remove spent flowers; well drained and dry soil