Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens)
A well-behaved garden perennial, seaside goldenrod is a true
coastal native, tolerating salt spray and sandy soils. There
are nearly 50 species of goldenrod, each adapted to different
habitats around the country. Seaside goldenrod has thick
succulent leaves that aid in water retention against drying
winds and low soil moisture. The dense yellow flowers appear
in fall atop four- to six-foot stalks as nearly everything else
is fading away at the end of summer. Seaside goldenrod is a
native bee magnet, providing nectar rewards for hordes of
winged beneficial insects.
Amy: “Seaside goldenrod is just one of many species of
native goldenrods. If you live farther inland and have full sun,
try S. rugosa ‘Fireworks,’ a cultivar of rough-leaved goldenrod.
It attracts bees and butterflies and grows larger each year
filling in the perennial borders beautifully.”
Kim: “Seaside goldenrod grows