Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) $8.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 3-5 feet • Spread: 2-4 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Summer to Fall (August-October) • Colors: Bright golden yellow • Flower Size: Large plume-like clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Adaptable to most soils • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Critical late-season food • Butterflies: Essential fall nectar • Beneficial Insects: Supports 115+ species • Birds: Winter seed source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Control spread if needed • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
New England Aster
Little Bluestem
Purple Coneflower
Native Grasses
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Important fall pollinator plant • Spreads by rhizomes • Long-lived • Winter interest • Valuable wildlife plant
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Consider space for spreading. Excellent for meadow gardens and pollinator gardens.