showy goldenrod

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

2-7 ft. tall
2-3 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seed does not require pre-treatment, but moist cold stratification may increase germination rates.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 3 ft spacing. Should be divided every 2-3 years.

Plants/Diseases

Some foliar diseases such as rust or powdery mildew may occur.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves alternate, elliptical with dentate margins.

Flowers

Numerous heads with golden yellow ray and disc flowers on dense pyramidal or club-shaped clusters.

Toxicity

No know toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Old fields and pastures, roadsides, forests, and woodlands.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare in the South Carolina coastal plain and sandhills. Uncommon in the piedmont and mountains.