Gray Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features gray-green foliage and one-sided arching sprays of bright yellow flowers. Prefers poor, well-drained soils and full sun. Highly drought-tolerant. Important late-season nectar source. Excellent for dry prairies and rocky slopes.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late-Summer to Fall
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Growth emerges May. Leaves fully developed by June. Yellow flowers appear August-September. Seeds with white tufts mature October.
Wildlife Value: Excellent late season nectar source; seeds eaten by birds; provides winter cover for wildlife; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Develops compact clumps with arching flower stems that create elegant structural elements. While it self-seeds readily, it does not spread aggressively through rhizomes. The modest size and restrained growth habit make it suitable for smaller spaces. Works well in groups or drifts.
Height: Short to Medium (1-2 feet)