Gray Goldenrod
Solidago 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.