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Seaside Goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens

Succulent-leaved goldenrod that thrives in salt spray and sand, blooming into late fall. A critical last nectar source for migrating monarchs.

Family

Asteraceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

3.5–3.5 ft

Spacing

1.5–3 ft apart

Light

sun

Soil moisture

moist, dry, wet

Soil pH

acidic, neutral

Bloom

August, September, October

Bloom colors

yellow

Wildlife value

butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, larval host

Caterpillar hosts

~125 butterfly & moth species

Landscape uses

border, rain garden

Native states

AL, CT, DE, GA, LA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA