Genus

Solidago

The Solidago genus in the Plotwright catalog - 3 species: Blue-stemmed goldenrod, Canada goldenrod, Stiff goldenrod. Open any for hardiness, native range, wildlife value, and growing guidance.
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Blue-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago caesia) with small yellow flower clusters borne in the leaf axils along an arching stem, above lance-shaped toothed leaves, in a shaded woodland setting.
Solidago caesia
Blue-stemmed goldenrod
One of the few shade-tolerant goldenrods, this eastern-North-American native carries small yellow flower clusters in the leaf axils along an arching blue-purple stem, bringing late-season pollinator color to woodland edges and dappled shade.
Perennial
Full sun / Part shade
Moderate water
Zones 4-8
Climate: moderate
Pollinator
Filler
Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) showing characteristic plume of bright yellow flowers.
Solidago canadensis
Canada goldenrod
A widespread native North American perennial with plumes of bright yellow flowers in late summer + fall - among the most ecologically critical late-season pollinator plants. Spreads aggressively by rhizomes; site where the spreading habit is welcome (meadows, restorations) rather than tight borders.
Perennial
Full sun
Consistent moisture
Zones 5a-9b
Climate: broad
Pollinator
Border
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida) with a flat-topped corymb of small yellow daisy-like flower heads above stiff leafy stems.
Solidago rigida
Stiff goldenrod
A well-behaved native goldenrod with flat-topped yellow late-summer bloom heads and strong fall pollinator value.
Perennial
Full sun
Low water
Zones 3-9
Climate: broad
Pollinator
Filler