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Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis · Perennial
Goldenrod is a moderate-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-9, that matures to about 4–5 ft × 4–5 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect yellow blooms in summer and fall. It attracts butterflies and pollinators.
- USDA zones
- 3-9
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 4–5 ft × 4–5 ft
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Pollinators
- Native to
- North America
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