Stiff Goldenrod
Solidago rigida
Perennial
Bloom
August — October
Color
Golden Yellow
Height
18—36 inches
Spread
18—24 inches
Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
Low to moderate
A Colorado native perennial delivering late-season golden-yellow color and exceptional pollinator value. Blooming in late summer through fall when many perennials fade, it's invaluable for extending the blooming season. The plant is highly attractive to butterflies and native bees and does NOT cause allergies (the pollen is heavy and insect-pollinated).
Growing conditions
- Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soil
- Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water: Low to moderate
- Drought tolerance: Very good
- Hardiness: Colorado native / adapted · USDA Zones 4–7
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value: High — butterflies, bees
- Landscape use: Xeriscape gardens, late-season color, pollinator borders.
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