Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Solidago caesia

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Pointed green leaves droop below clusters of small yellow flowers that run the length of long arching purple stems. Also known as Wreath Goldenrod, this lovely wildflower is native to eastern north America and has a unique form and texture that stands out in woodland and pollinator gardens.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 1.5-3' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Fall
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Waterwise Woodlands
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter