Zig-zag Goldenrod - Solidago flexicaulis

This is viewable information for Woodland/Savanna Garden Kit buyers but not available on its own this year.

Also called Broad-leaved Goldenrod.

Features: Easy to grow, tolerates heavy shade, not as aggressive as some goldenrods, important late summer/early fall nectar source. Its spiral clusters of yellow flowers differ from other Goldenrods and add a splash of color to the late season woodland garden. Supports bees, butterflies and native wasps.

Light: sun to shade

Soil: Medium

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Blooms: July to September

See more information and photos at Illinois Wildflowers and USDA Plants Database

Photo Credit: 1. Stephanie Walquist, West Cook Wild Ones; 2. Merel R. Black, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point