Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Seaside Goldenrod is a perennial for mid-border, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Aug, Sep, Oct.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 120 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 120 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Seaside Goldenrod's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Florida Tickseedto edge in front
- Sheep's fescueto edge in front
- Sheep's-bitto edge in front
- Allegheny Monkeyflowerto edge in front
- Beach Strawberryto edge in front
- Beach Sunflowerto edge in front
Garden styles
Coastal Meadow Native Wildlife garden
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: