Solidago: Pollinator Powerhouses
Pollinator Powerhouses: Solidago
Blue- Stemmed Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
Solidago caesia, Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod is a perennial with blueish stems, medium green leaves, and tiny, daisy-like yellow flowers that grow in loose clusters. The bright yellow flowers attractive lots of butterflies and bees. Solidago caesia is easily grown in dry to medium, well-drained soils and in full sun to part shade. This species of goldenrod does not spread as aggressively as some other goldenrod species.
Latin Name: Solidago caesia
Common Name: Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Native Range: Central and Eastern North America
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 1.50 to 3.00 feet
Spread: 1.50 to 3.00 feet
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Description: Yellow
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Dry to Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil
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Solidago ‘Little Lemon’ Goldenrod
Solidago
Solidago is a herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun to part shade. ‘Little Lemon’ is one of the most compact forms of goldenrod. It forms bright yellow flowers and grows in clumps. The leaves are a medium green color. ‘Little Lemon’ is very attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. You can cut back the flowers after the initial bloom to encourage a second fall bloom.
Latin Name: Solidago
Common Name: Solidago ‘Little Lemon’
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Zone: 5 to 8
Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1.50 feet
Bloom Time: July to August
Bloom Description: Yellow
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil, Dr Soil
Information from Missouri Botanical Plant Finder
Solidago ‘Golden Fleece’ Goldenrod
Solidago sphacelata
Solidago sphacelata or ‘Golden Fleece’ Goldenrod is a perennial that grows around 1 feet tall and 1 feet wide. The bright golden flowers have a fluffy texture and can be described as condensed flower spikes. They bloom from August to September and can add great fall color to your garden. The yellow color attracts many butterflies. ‘Golden Fleece’ is deer resistant and can tolerate drought and clay soil.
Latin Name: Solidago sphacelata
Common Name: ‘Golden Fleece’ Goldenrod
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Spread: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Description: Yellow
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to Medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Naturalize
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil
Information from Missouri Botanical Plant Finder