Don’t believe everything you may have heard about goldenrod. If you choose the right species, goldenrod can be a beautiful and beneficial addition to your garden without taking over. And if you have a dry, tough spot in the garden, Seaside Goldenrod could be right for you! Seaside Goldenrod has succulent-like leaves and a tall, arching growth habit. Its bright yellow blooms appear in the fall, making it a vital source of nectar and pollen for monarchs, native bees, and many other pollinators. Plus, all those rumors that goldenrod causes allergies are false - we promise!
Conditions: Full sun; average to dry soil
Size: 2’-6’ tall
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers highly attractive to various bees, butterflies, skippers, flies, and other pollinators; larval host to many moth and butterfly species
Photos: Samantha Nestory, David Korbonits