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Solidago sempervirens

sea side goldenrod, coast goldenrod

This salt-tolerant goldenrod has thick, leathery leaves with succulent attributes. The flowers erupt brightly in the late season like other species, thriving in sandy, sunny soils along coasts and on roadsides. This is a great plant for naturalizing and is not aggressive.

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Height: 24-42 in
Spread: 18-30 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Meadow garden
• Rain Garden
• Massing


North American Distribution


sea side goldenrod - Solidago sempervirens from Native Plant Trust
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