Bluestem Goldenrod

aka Wreath Goldenrod

Solidago caesia

Native to: All New England

Life cycle: Perennial

Light: Partial/Full Shade

Soil Moisture: Medium to Medium-Dry

Height: 18-30”
Spread: 1-2’
Spacing: 2-3’

Blooms: August-October
Bloom Color: Yellow

Natural Habitat: Dry deciduous woodlands and shady edges

Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Host Plant (eg. wavy-lined emerald, goldenrod hooded owlet), Urban Environment, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Pairs Well With: Blue-wood aster, Christmas fern, white snakeroot, large-leafed wood aster, and zig-zag goldenrod

“A lovely goldenrod for shady gardens and landscapes. In October, delicate arching stems are covered with tiny yellow flower clusters that attract fall pollinators. A clump-forming species that is very well-behaved and deserving of a place in shady gardens. Deer-proof.”

–Wild Seed Project

“Wreath goldenrod is a crucial late season nectar source for bees and other insects. It also provides one of the final pops of fall color. Its axillary flowers, shorter stature, graceful arching stems, shade tolerance, and less aggressive tendencies set it apart from other goldenrods in the landscape.”

–Native Plant Trust