| Common Name: |
Seaside Goldenrod |
| Scientific Name: |
Solidago sempervirens |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Goldenrod |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Size: |
Under in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
On club-shaped panicle, often leafy at the base; flower heads often borne on one side of arching floral branches; 7 to 10 petals |
| Bloom Season: |
Late summer into fall |
| Foliage Description: |
Alternate, smooth, elliptic, entire, fleshy, waxy leaves; upper leaves are 2-8 in. long, basal leaves are 1 in. long |
| Height of Plant: |
2-4 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 9b |
| Light Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Usage: |
Dry to medium |
| Soil Type: |
Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry soils; beaches, dunes, salt marshes; pinelands |
| Native Range: |
Central and Eastern United States |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Other Information: |
Attracts birds |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |