Showy Goldenrod is among our favorite goldenrod species, growing tall and bold in late summer and early fall with towers of brilliant golden flowers. The beauty is only enhanced by the steady parade of pollinators that visit for a sip of nutritious nectar or snack of protein-packed pollen. As a clump-forming goldenrod, you don't need to worry about runaway rhizomes with Showy Goldenrod, so it's a great choice for nearly any gardener, including urban gardeners with tidy spaces or containers. Just try it...we guarantee you'll be as enamored as we are.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; dry to medium moisture; widely adaptable
Size: 2’-7’ tall; 2’-3’ spread
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; host plant for Wavy-Lined Emerald moth larvae; provides seeds for birds; supports specialized bee species
Photos: Samantha Nestory