Solidago sempervirens

Common Names

Seaside Goldenrod, Salt-Marsh Goldenrod, Northern Seaside Goldenrod, Evergreen Goldenrod, Goldenrod

Summary

Seaside Goldenrod, a native coastal perennial, has upright stems up to 2–6 ft tall with dense panicles of bright yellow flowers and thick, waxy oblong to lance-shaped leaves; basal leaves are present. It tolerates salt spray, drought, and sandy, well-drained soils and spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies.

In cultivation, plant in full sun on sandy, well-drained soils; water needs are low once established; hardy in zones 4–9. Space about 3 feet apart to allow filling in, and propagate by seed or division. It supports pollinators by providing nectar for bees and butterflies, contributes to wildlife habitat, and is suitable for coastal plantings, dune stabilization, and erosion control; it is deer resistant and generally pest- and disease-free.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

2-6 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 3-8

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally Full Sun, tolerates partial sun and partial shade.

Soil Type

Sandy, well-drained soil

Soil Drainage

Well-drained soil, preferably sandy

Soil pH

5.5-7.5, Acid to neutral

Bloom Color

Bright yellow

Bloom Time

Fall

Foliage Color

Dark green

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Moderate growth rate

Seasons of Interest

Summer and Fall

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Division, Cuttings

Attracts Wildlife

Seaside Goldenrod attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds