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Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod)

Golden plumes for late season — and no, goldenrod doesn't cause your allergies (ragweed does).

Photo coming — we shoot these on our own benches. Want to see it now? Call (763) 742-8774.
Light
Full sun
Height
24–48″
Hardiness
Zones 3–8 hardy here
Blooms
Sep–Oct
Deer
Usually left alone
Rabbits
Usually left alone
Pollinators
Bees and butterflies work it
Containers
Best in the ground
Native
Minnesota native
Pets
Not on the ASPCA list ask us

Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.

The Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod) we grow

Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod)24–48″Photo: Wikimedia Commons

We grow the straight species here rather than named cultivars — the plant as it comes, which is usually what you want for pollinators and for anything going into a native planting. Quantities change through the season, so call (763) 742-8774 to check what’s ready.

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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.