Perennial
Goldenrod
Solidago
Varieties We Carry
CanadaSolidago canadensisPinkSolidago chapmaniiFireworksSolidago rugosa
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterLow
Mature size2-5 feet × 2-3 feet
About Goldenrod
Goldenrods (Solidago spp.) are native Florida perennials bearing arching plumes of bright golden-yellow flowers in fall, providing one of the most important late-season nectar sources for bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps. Florida species such as Solidago sempervirens are well-adapted to sandy coastal soils and are entirely safe for allergy sufferers — their heavy pollen is insect-carried, not airborne. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun to part sun; Florida native goldenrods such as Solidago sempervirens thrive in open, sunny conditions and bloom most profusely with at least 6 hours of direct light.
Water
Drought-tolerant once established; in NE Florida's sandy soils, water during establishment only — mature plants typically thrive on rainfall alone and prefer not to be overwatered.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in lean, sandy, well-drained Florida soils; avoid fertilizing, as excess nutrients promote floppy growth at the expense of flowers — this native is well-adapted to low-fertility conditions.
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Common questions
Is Goldenrod a good plant for St. Augustine?
Goldenrod is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-5 feet × 2-3 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.