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 tiny spaces or containers. So go ahead and try it...we guarantee you'll be as enamored as we are.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; dry to medium soil; widely adaptable
Size: 2’-7’ tall, 2’-3’ spread
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; host plant dozens of moth species, including Wavy-Lined Emeralds; provides seeds for birds; supports several pollen specialists
Photos: Samantha Nestory