Solidago sempervirens
Seaside Goldenrod
General
A bright yellow, salt tolerant wildflower most commonly found along the coast. Provides shelter and food for butterflies, birds, and small mammals, and is an important food source for the Monarch Butterfly in the autumn. Can be used in dune stabilization and erosion control.
Plant Description
Growing 1-6'. Clusters of small yellow compound flowers bloom from August to November, and the dried flower heads may persist into winter. Leaves grow along the entire stem, alternate and lance shaped, with entire edges (unusual for the Solidago genus).
Height (ft)
1-6'
Soil moisture
Variable
Soil types
Sandy soils
Wetland indicator
FACW
Shade tolerance
Intolerant, Full Sun
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom period
Aug-Nov
Drought tolerance
Medium
Salinity tolerance
High
Range
Along the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico, from Maine to Texas. Some introduced populations near the Great Lakes.