Solidago caesia
Wreath Goldenrod
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Description:
Wreath Goldenrod features small yellow flowers, which bloom August-September. This woodland species tolerates some shade, but blooms best in full sun. Wreath Goldenrod does not spread aggressively, as do some other species of goldenrod. Wreath Goldenrod is host to beneficial predatory insects, which prey on garden pest insects in your yard. Use Wreath Goldenrod in woodland borders, wild gardens, butterfly gardens, and meadows.
Wildlife Value: The flower nectar provides an important food source for native bees, honeybees, and butterflies. The dried seeds provide a food source for birds in fall and winter.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Bluestem Goldenrod
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Summer, Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: Ridge & Valley - RV, Coastal Plain - CP
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Pinelands
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1.5 - 3 ft
Spread: 1.5 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium