Solidago rigida

Common Names

Stiff Goldenrod, Rigid Goldenrod, Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Summary

Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) is a native North American perennial in the Asteraceae family, typically 3–5 feet tall with stiff, rough-textured leaves and flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers that bloom from August to October in prairies, meadows, and open woods. It tolerates full sun and a range of soils from dry to moderately moist, often thriving in dry habitats and supporting a variety of pollinators.

Propagation is mainly by seed, with self-seeding common and germination often aided by cold stratification; it is deer-resistant and valued for wildlife support, making it suitable for native plantings and prairie restoration.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

12-60 inches

Spread

12-24 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 3-9

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Soil Type

Clay, loam, sand/gravel, and calcareous soils

Soil Drainage

Well-drained soil.

Soil pH

6.1-6.5, mildly acidic

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Time

Fall (August–September)

Foliage Color

Gray-green foliage that turns red in the fall.

Fall Foliage Color

Yellow

Leaf Lifecycle

Deciduous

Growth Rate

Fast

Seasons of Interest

Summer and Fall

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Division

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, Attracts birds