Downy Goldenrod - Seeds
Solidago puberula
Downy Goldenrod is a late-season native wildflower that brings a burst of golden yellow to meadows, woodland edges, and dry, sunny gardens. Its upright, arching stems are covered with soft, fine hairs—hence the name “downy”—and topped with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. This goldenrod is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing critical late-season nectar as other blooms fade.
Unlike some goldenrods, Downy Goldenrod has a more compact growth habit, making it well-suited for smaller gardens or naturalized spaces. It thrives in poor, sandy, or dry soils, requiring little maintenance once established, and its ability to tolerate drought makes it a reliable choice for challenging locations.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3A-8A
Soil: Dry to sandy, well-drained soils
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Packet of approximately 50 seeds.
Solidago puberula
Downy Goldenrod is a late-season native wildflower that brings a burst of golden yellow to meadows, woodland edges, and dry, sunny gardens. Its upright, arching stems are covered with soft, fine hairs—hence the name “downy”—and topped with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. This goldenrod is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing critical late-season nectar as other blooms fade.
Unlike some goldenrods, Downy Goldenrod has a more compact growth habit, making it well-suited for smaller gardens or naturalized spaces. It thrives in poor, sandy, or dry soils, requiring little maintenance once established, and its ability to tolerate drought makes it a reliable choice for challenging locations.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3A-8A
Soil: Dry to sandy, well-drained soils
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Packet of approximately 50 seeds.
Solidago puberula
Downy Goldenrod is a late-season native wildflower that brings a burst of golden yellow to meadows, woodland edges, and dry, sunny gardens. Its upright, arching stems are covered with soft, fine hairs—hence the name “downy”—and topped with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. This goldenrod is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing critical late-season nectar as other blooms fade.
Unlike some goldenrods, Downy Goldenrod has a more compact growth habit, making it well-suited for smaller gardens or naturalized spaces. It thrives in poor, sandy, or dry soils, requiring little maintenance once established, and its ability to tolerate drought makes it a reliable choice for challenging locations.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3A-8A
Soil: Dry to sandy, well-drained soils
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Packet of approximately 50 seeds.