West Coast Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis var. elongata)
Goldenrod is a pollinator powerhouse. It's a long lived perennial that blooms from August till late October and sometimes until the first hard frost. The whole time Goldenrod is in bloom the flowers are covered in an amazing assortment of beneficial bugs - from native bees, to flies, and a huge variety of beneficial wasps!
Goldenrod is a very easy plant to grow. It will tolerate wet to dry soil, full sun to part shade and a wide array of soil types. It can be aggressive in flowerbeds when given rich soil and supplemental water, but that can be managed by limiting it's access to summer water and keeping it in unamended soil.
Goldenrod is gorgeous when planted en masse and pairs well with Douglas Aster and Pearly Everlasting which share the same bloom time.
Seeds are tiny and tend to have a static cling effect which makes counting seeds too challenging. Each packet contains 1/4 teaspoon of seed (roughly 150 seeds) and germination instructions are included.
West Coast Goldenrod at a glance
- Average growth dimensions - 3-5 ft tall x 3+ ft wide
- Dormancy - Winter deciduous
- Plant type - Perennial herb
- Sun - Full sun - part shade
- Water - Moist - dry
- Flowering time - June - Mid-October
- Flower color - Yellow
- Soil preference - Highly adaptable