Solidago sempervirens (Seaside goldenrod)

Cultivation

Best in well-drained or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid, sandy loam in full sun. Tolerates moderate drought, standing water, and salt. Will reach approx. 1m in poor to moderately fertile soils, taller when grown in fertile, moist conditions. Less invasive than most Solidago species.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Prairie planting, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Eastern North America, Southeastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic