100 Showy Goldenrod Seeds Solidago speciosa Native Perennial Wildflower Pollinator Garden
Showy Goldenrod is a native perennial wildflower known for its brilliant late-season color and stately presence in the landscape. Solidago speciosa produces dense, plume-like golden flower clusters atop upright stems, creating a striking display from late summer into autumn when many other blooms have faded.
This adaptable native is a wonderful choice for meadow plantings, prairie restorations, pollinator gardens, and cottage borders. Its bold golden wands add vertical interest and pair beautifully with asters and native grasses. Grow it in full sun for the strongest, most upright flowering performance.
Species: Solidago speciosa
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Average to dry, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold moist stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Benefits from cold stratification for best germination