Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Grass-Leaved Goldenrod is a lovely perennial that features tiny flowers that bloom in flat-top clusters known as inflorescences. The dainty yellow flowers are so numerous that they have a cloud-like appearance from mid-summer through fall. Also known as Solidago graminifolia, this goldenrod has a bushy, branched form covered in narrow, medium-green foliage. Feature this plant in beds or borders to give the space a meadow vibe. Use it to create a vivid mass planting or to conceal a foundation wall.
The Grass-Leaved Goldenrod is native to North America, so after this plant has acclimated, it will thrive with little attention. Pollinators like bees and butterflies enjoy the flowers. Grow the Grass-Leaved Goldenrod as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 9.
Grass-Leaved Goldenrod Care
Plant Grass-Leaved Goldenrod in full sun in average-to-poor soil with good drainage. Plants grown in rich soil may become leggy and overgrown. Established plants can be sustained by rainfall, but water the plants during a dry spell for best performance. Goldenrod plants are not heavy feeders, and a thin layer of organic mulch will sustain the plant.
Deadheading the plant will promote more blooms. Goldenrod is a prolific self-seeder and can quickly overtake a landscape. For this reason, many gardeners remove the flowers as soon as they start to fade. Cutting the plants back promotes a bushier growth habit and a full plant.
Grass-Leaved Goldenrod Spacing
Grass-Leaved Goldenrod has an upright, bushy growth habit. Plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart to create a dense mass planting.
Grass-leaved Goldenrod Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Spreading
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Yellow
- Flower Description
- Bright, golden yellow terminal spikes
- Bloom Time
- Mid to Late Summer
- Harvest Time
- 80-90 days after transplant
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Grass-leaved Goldenrod
- Also Known As
- Grass-leaved Goldenrod
- Botanical Name
- Solidago graminifolia
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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