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