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A LITTLE MORE LIFE

Showy goldenrod

Solidago speciosa

Native flowers feed late-season pollinators, and seedheads feed songbirds.

Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

Use a sunny, drained border or meadow; divide when clumps outgrow their space.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil moisture: Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature size: 2–7 ft tall · 2–3 ft wide
Season of interest: Summer–Fall
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Garden role: Golden flower plumes for late summer

KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of garden mum.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium

Try showy goldenrod for golden flower plumes for late summer.

NATIVE TO YOUR PLACE

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Dig a little deeper.

Plant profile & growing information Native range: Kew Find a native nursery

Photo credits & licenses

Showy goldenrod: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0
Garden mum: KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0

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