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Solidago bicolor

white goldenrod, silverrod

Silverrod, or white goldenrod, is a very drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant goldenrod with a strong upright habit that entices countless native pollinators in fall. The strong vertical structure of this plant contrasts beautifully with most other late-season bloomers.

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Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


white goldenrod - Solidago bicolor from Native Plant Trust
white goldenrod - Solidago bicolor from Native Plant Trust