Gray Goldenrod
Solidago nemoralis var. nemoralis
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Gray Goldenrod is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 2-3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, 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
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 2-3 ft
- Spread
- 1-2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Yellow
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Dry meadow; pollinator garden; slope; cut flowers; small spaces
- Wildlife Value
- Goldenrod-associated moths and specialist bees
Gray Goldenrod grows best in full sun with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 2-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Goldenrod-associated moths and specialist bees. It is well suited to Dry meadow, pollinator garden, slope, cut flowers, small spaces.
Good to know: Well-behaved goldenrod for difficult dry sites.