How much sun does Ashly goldenrod need?

Ashly goldenrod grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Ashly goldenrod bloom?

Ashly goldenrod blooms in August, September, and October.

Where is Ashly goldenrod native?

Ashly goldenrod (Solidago mollis) is native to CO, IA, KS, MN and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Ashly goldenrod attract?

Ashly goldenrod draws bees and butterflies.

Ashly goldenrod

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Solidago mollis

Last reviewed: October 2026

Ashly goldenrod (Solidago mollis) is a perennial forb native to CO, IA, KS, MN and 9 more states. It blooms in August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Ashly goldenrod (Solidago mollis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

CO, IA, KS, MN and 9 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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A low perennial with soft velvety gray-green leaves and dense plume-like clusters of small yellow flowers in late summer and fall. Spreads gradually in dry prairie and rangeland.

Growing Ashly goldenrod

Grow Ashly goldenrod in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Late-season blooms support bees and butterflies as many other prairie flowers fade.

Common questions

How much sun does Ashly goldenrod need?: Ashly goldenrod grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Ashly goldenrod bloom?: Ashly goldenrod blooms in August, September, and October.
Where is Ashly goldenrod native?: Ashly goldenrod (Solidago mollis) is native to CO, IA, KS, MN and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Ashly goldenrod attract?: Ashly goldenrod draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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