Looking for a goldenrod that does well in shade? Look no further than zigzag goldenrod. This species is less aggressive than some of it's sun-loving counterparts. Goldenrods are widely used by many different pollinators and other insects.
Pollinator Type
Bees, butterflies, wasps, flies
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 8
Height
1-3 ft
Spread
1-3 ft
Light
Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
July
Design Considerations
Great addition to a part shade garden like a soft landing. Will spread slowly.
Care and Maintenance
Can self-seed, so remove spent flowerheads before seeds develop to prevent seeds spreading.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Start from seed after 60 days of cold, moist stratification or start from plugs in either spring or fall. Will reseed and spread through rhizomes.
Commercial Availability
Rarely available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod, Elm-Leaved Goldenrod
Native Status
Illinois native, northern and central Illinois, rare in southern Illinois.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Herbaceous, single-stemmed plant that can form colonies through rhizomes.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
