SCIENTIFIC NAME: Solidago nemoralis

COMMON NAME: Gray Goldenrod

GARDEN SIZE: 12 to 24 inches tall x 12 to 18 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3 to 8

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained, dry to medium soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, and nutrient-poor conditions

HABIT (FORM): Upright with narrow, plume-like inflorescences

FOLIAGE: Green

FLOWERS: Small, bright yellow flowers in plume-shaped clusters; blooms in late summer and fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Eastern and central North America; naturally occurring in Davidson County, TN

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, pollinator gardens. Cut flowers