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Seaside Goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens

Illustration of Seaside Goldenrod

Seaside Goldenrod is a perennial for mid-border, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Aug, Sep, Oct.

TypePerennial
Mature height120 cm
Spread60 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 4a-9b
Pollinator-friendlyYes
Pet-safeYes

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.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

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Sources

Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: