Solidago rigida
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Tried and True Recommended by 4 Professionals
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: goldenrod
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 3 to 9
Native Range: Eastern and northeastern United States
Garden Location: Suzanne Stagg Wright Rock Garden
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2.5 feet
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Description: Yellow
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies
Tolerates: Clay Soil, Deer
Uses: Will Naturalize

Culture

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flower clusters to encourage additional bloom.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Stiff goldenrod is a somewhat weedy, rhizomatous, Missouri native perennial which typically occurs in open woods, glades, thickets and prairies throughout most of the State. Features tiny, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers borne in dense, erect, flat-topped terminal clusters atop stiff, broad-leaved, hairy stems typically growing 3-5' tall. Individual flowers (to 1/2" diameter) are larger than those of most other native Missouri goldenrods. Flowers bloom late summer to early autumn. Goldenrods have been wrongfully accused of causing hay fever which is actually an allergic reaction to wind-borne pollen from other plants such as ragweed. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf rust is an occasional problem. May need to be divided every 2 to 3 years to control growth. Taller plants may need some support.

Garden Uses

Provides good color and contrast in late summer to early fall for the perennial border, wild garden, prairie, meadow, native plant garden or naturalized area.

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