One of the quintessential goldenrods in our wild areas. Tall Goldenrod is also called Late Goldenrod, and blooms later than most other of its cousins. It grows quickly and spreads both by seed and rhizomes to form colonies. Its large clusters of yellow blooms are a great source of pollen for bees and butterflies.
Tall Goldenrod
Solidago altissima
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Wildflower
Available
Yes
Sizes Available
Height
2-6 feet
Spread
1-3 feet
Bloom Season
Late Summer - Mid Fall
Flower Colors
Yellow
Sun Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Average,
Clay,
Sandy,
Dry
Features
Image
Image
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Reference Links
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=soal6
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Brundage, Wildflower Center Digital Library
QR
https://db.linpi.org/soal
Code
SOAL