Bog Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and wand-like spikes of yellow flowers. Prefers consistently moist to wet, acidic soils and full sun. Important late-season nectar source. Excellent for rain gardens, wet meadows, and bog gardens.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late-Summer to Fall
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Phenology: Growth emerges May. Leaves fully developed by June. Yellow flower clusters appear August-September. Seeds mature October.
Wildlife Value: Late season pollinator plant; seeds eaten by birds; provides cover in wet areas; supports beneficial insects
Habit Over Time: Forms colonies through spreading rhizomes but maintains a more restrained habit than some other goldenrods. The tall stems emerge with enough space between them to allow other moisture-loving plants to grow in association. While it can spread extensively in optimal conditions, the process is gradual and predictable.
Height: Tall (3-5 feet)