Blue Stemmed Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
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Blue Stemmed Goldenrod is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with yellow flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- Yellow
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Woodland garden; shade garden; late-season nectar; pollinator garden
- Wildlife Value
- Several moths; goldenrods support many native insects
Blue Stemmed Goldenrod grows best in full sun, part sun, or shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–3 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Several moths; goldenrods support many native insects. It is well suited to Woodland garden, shade garden, late-season nectar, pollinator garden.
Good to know: Shade-tolerant goldenrod; good late-season nectar.