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Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 1 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 1 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Blue Stem Goldenrod (Solidago caesia) is an excellent source of bright color in your yard later in the growing season. Small, graceful, arching sprays hold up clusters of tiny yellow flowers. This perennial is a desirable source of late-season pollen for butterflies and bees; it’s also deer resistant and drought tolerant. Bluestem grows well in horticultural zones 4-8. This plant is native to the Midwest and Eastern North America from Quebec and Ontario to Florida and Texas. This Goldenrod is usually found in rich woodlands where oaks or other deciduous trees dominate.

This plant blooms spring through fall with tiny, yellow, daisy-like flowers in loose clusters held aloft on wiry, greenish-purple stems. The stems are covered with lance-shaped, medium-green leaves about 2 to 5 inches long. Blue Stem Goldenrod is often found in woods and around bluffs. Its other names include Wreath Goldenrod or Blue-stemmed Goldenrod. Blue Stem Goldenrod grows to a height of 1-3 feet, and has a spread of about 1-3 feet. This low-maintenance, hassle-free plant has no serious pest or disease issues, and is drought tolerant once established.

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod Care

Plant Blue Stem in semi-shade gardens, open woodland gardens, borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, native plant and wild gardens, and meadows. This Goldenrod is not too fussy about soil and tolerates dry, clay, or otherwise poor soils. Blue Stem Goldenrod prefers moist, well-draining soil types; clay, loam, and sand mixtures, and dry to medium-moist soil are all suitable. Provide a layer of compost on the soil around your Goldenrod during the springtime. This plant prefers full sun to part-shade conditions.  Ensure that the plant gets at least three hours of direct sunlight per day at minimum. In dense shade, stems may arch or bend so that pruning may be needed. 

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod Spacing

Space your Blue Stem plants one foot apart. This goldenrod is an excellent choice for an informal, wildlife, or shade garden. Blue Stem Goldenrod plants are also commonly planted in pollinator gardens for nectar that lasts late into the growing season. Groupings of Solidago caesia make a bold statement in landscapes; space each plant about 2 feet apart. These shrubs are often planted in water-wise perennial borders, restoration areas and even roadsides because of its medium salt tolerance!

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 1 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 1 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 1 - 3 Feet
Habit: Clumping
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Summer And Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Groundcovers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod
Other Name(s): Blue Stem Goldenrod
Scientific Name: Solidago caesia
SKU:
1231014972-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.