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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Bright golden-yellow clusters
Foliage color: Deep green, narrow leaves
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; cut back in late fall
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Perennials

Solidago 'Goldkind'

Goldkind Goldenrod

Solidago 'Goldkind,' known for its lush, golden flower clusters, brings a sunny brightness to the garden from late summer into early fall. Dense plumes of small, radiant yellow flowers create an arching effect on each stem, producing a cloud of vibrant color that invites bees and butterflies to the landscape. The compact, upright form is excellent for filling garden beds or as a seasonal backdrop to other perennials.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters

Design tip

Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.