Asteraceae
seaside goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Synonyms
Solidago sempervirens ssp. sempervirens
Plant Type
Herbaceous Wildflower
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
8 ft. tall
3 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Deer, Drought, Occasional Flooding, Salt Exposure
Propagation
By seed
Plant Propagation Notes
60 day cold germination required
Plant Planting Notes
2 feet spacing
Plants/Diseases
Rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot may occur
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae, Nectar source for hummingbirds, Supports numerous caterpillars (bird food)
Leaves
Fleshy lanceolate leaves in an alternate arrangement
Flowers
Yellow showy long lasting blooms throughout summer and fall
Fruit
Cypsela
USDA Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Medium, Moist
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
Open coastal plain and maritime wetlands
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Secure (G5)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Present in the coastal plain. Absent from the piedmont and mountains.