Giant Goldenrod prefers a wet soil and is found on roadsides, near bodies of water and in swampy forests. In the shade it is tame, and stays just 4-5’ tall. In any significant amount of sun, giant goldenrod earns its name, stretching past 8 feet in height. The tops of these plants form massive yellow blooms that capture the eye of everyone in the garden. The flowers attract all kinds of pollinators, especially bees, who form a constant buzzing around the blooms. In the fall, the leaves finally take on a bright red hue, keeping a visual interest late into the fall. This versatile plant was well placed in the top rank in Mt. Cuba’s recent goldenrod garden trials.
Pollinator Favorite
Mt Cuba Trial Top Performer
Deer Resistant
Stays smaller in the shade.
Huge and Aggressive in the sun
Giant Goldenrod prefers a wet soil and is found on roadsides, near bodies of water and in swampy forests. In the shade it is tame, and stays just 4-5’ tall. In any significant amount of sun, giant goldenrod earns its name, stretching past 8 feet in height. The tops of these plants form massive yellow blooms that capture the eye of everyone in the garden. The flowers attract all kinds of pollinators, especially bees, who form a constant buzzing around the blooms. In the fall, the leaves finally take on a bright red hue, keeping a visual interest late into the fall. This versatile plant was well placed in the top rank in Mt. Cuba’s recent goldenrod garden trials.
Pollinator Favorite
Mt Cuba Trial Top Performer
Deer Resistant
Stays smaller in the shade.
Huge and Aggressive in the sun
