Solidago altissima subsp. altissima

Solidago

Asteraceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Tall goldenrod is a vigorous, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in average garden soil with moderate moisture and at least partial sun. It produces showy golden-yellow flower plumes in late summer and fall that are highly attractive to pollinators. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to keep plants tidy and prevent overcrowding.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

24″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow Soil Surface To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.2 – 7.3

Temperature

-40° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

California

China Southeast

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Korea

Louisiana

Maine

Manitoba

Maryland

Masachusettes

Mexico Gulf

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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