Add subtle fall color and pollinator power with Solidago bicolor (white goldenrod, also called silverrod). You get airy, creamy-white flower spikes that bloom from late summer into fall, offering nectar for bees and butterflies when many gardens are winding down. Unlike most goldenrods, its rays are white, giving it a softer look that pairs easily with grasses and late perennials.

In your garden, this upright native perennial typically reaches about 12-36 inches tall and prefers well-drained soil. It performs best in full sun, but you can also grow it in partial shade, especially where afternoons are hot. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions and can handle lean or rocky soils, making it a strong choice for naturalistic plantings and low-input beds.

Plant it in drifts for a vertical accent, along sunny-to-part-shade edges, or in pollinator and native gardens. Leave seedheads into winter for seasonal interest and to support birds, then cut back in early spring as new growth emerges. With minimal care, you will have dependable late-season flowers and steady wildlife activity year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 12-36"
• Spread: 12-15"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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