Blue Stemmed Goldenrod - Solidago caesia

Phonetic: so-li-DAY-go KESS-ee-uh

Blue-stemmed Goldenrod is a versatile perennial that thrives in a variety of habitats, preferring a range of soils from medium to dry.  It favors light shade but can thrive in full sunlight, making it well-suited for a diversity of environments. It is a well behaved species that will not over compete in a garden. Blooming in late summer to early fall, produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.  These pollinators are drawn to the abundant nectar and pollen offered by the plant, making Blue-stemmed Goldenrod an important late-season food source. 

• Hardiness: 4-8
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Shade
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Time: August, September, October
• Soil Type: Med to Med Dry
• Mature Plant Size: 3'H, 2'W
• Plant Spacing: 2'
• Host Plant: The Asteroid, Brown-hooded Owlet and Wavy-lined Emerald 
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Birds
• Advantages: Deer resistant, drought tolerant
• Landscape Uses: Butterfly garden, perennial border, mass planting
• Companion Plants: Jack in the Pulpit, various asters
• Deer Resistant