Showy Goldenrod
Solidago speciosa
Showy Goldenrod
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Tall spikes of golden yellow flowers bloom from mid to late summer. Highly attractive to pollinators and resists deer. Drought tolerant and spreads by rhizomes.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Showy Goldenrod get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Showy Goldenrod need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Showy Goldenrod need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Showy Goldenrod grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Showy Goldenrod deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Showy Goldenrod in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Showy Goldenrod wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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