100 Stiff Goldenrod Seeds Solidago rigida Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden

Stiff Goldenrod is a native perennial wildflower known for its upright stems and flat-topped clusters of bright yellow blooms in late summer and early fall. It is a durable, clump-forming plant that adds bold vertical interest to meadows, prairie plantings, and mixed borders, and its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

This adaptable wildflower works well in native plant gardens, pollinator plantings, naturalized areas, and low-maintenance landscapes. The golden flower heads can be left standing for winter interest and seed foraging, or used in fresh and dried cut arrangements. It pairs nicely with asters, coneflowers, and native grasses for a layered prairie-style display.

Species: Solidago rigida
Variety: Stiff Goldenrod
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average to dry, well-drained soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly press into soil; needs light to germinate
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native to North American prairies and open woodlands