A keystone species, goldenrods are critical late-season pollen sources. This variety is a neat perennial that is well-behaved in the garden. It is deer resistant and tolerant to drought, flooding, and salt.

Native range: Coastal areas from Newfoundland to Florida, Texas, and Mexico

Size: 4-6 feet tall, space 2 feet apart

Growing conditions: Full sun, medium to dry soil

Bloom period: August through October

Wildlife value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds; larval host for Wavy-lined Emerald moth; goldenrods host 82+ species of Lepidoptera including brown-hooded owlet, camouflaged looper, common pug, striped garden caterpillar, and goldenrod gall moth

Garden benefits: Tolerant to a variety of conditions, late-season pollen source, cut flower, deer resistant