Showy Goldenrod reaches up to 4 feet tall and about 1 foot wide, blooming bright yellow flowers from August to September. It prefers full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils with medium moisture. Ideal for perennial borders, meadows, and naturalistic landscapes.
Ecological Benefits
Late-season blooms provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its seed heads feed migrating songbirds in fall and winter, supporting wildlife when resources are scarce.