Description
Bring the golden light of late summer into your garden with Showy Goldenrod. This spectacular North American native wildflower is famed for its large, fluffy plumes of brilliant golden-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. Unlike its weedy relatives, Showy Goldenrod is a well-behaved, clump-forming perennial that provides a vital late-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It is a tough, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant choice for any prairie, meadow, or naturalized garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- Large, showy plumes of golden-yellow flowers light up the late-season garden.
- A critical late-season food source for monarch butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
- A very hardy and drought-tolerant perennial, perfect for low-water landscapes.
- A beautiful native plant with a rich history of use in traditional herbal practices.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 2-5 feet
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification (Required): For spring planting, seeds require 60 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator mixed with moist sand. Fall sowing is also excellent for a natural cold period.
- Sowing: After stratifying, press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers average to poor, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Tide Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
Cottage Garden Plans
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