Bog Goldenrod
Solidago uliginosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) is a native wetland wildflower found across eastern North America from Maine to Georgia. This yellow-flowered perennial blooms from July through September in wet soils and attracts bees and butterflies.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Bog Goldenrod as toxic to livestock.
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
12"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, CT, DE, GA and 15 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Bog goldenrod is a native perennial that produces bright yellow flower clusters from summer into early fall. It thrives in consistently moist soils and partial sun conditions, making it ideal for rain gardens or naturally wet areas of the landscape.
Growing Bog Goldenrod
Grow Bog Goldenrod in part sun and high water. Mature plants reach 12 to 48 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bog Goldenrod takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Goldenrod family often perceived as weedy by HOAs
- Can spread and naturalize in wet conditions
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare areas
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during its long blooming period from July through September. Like other goldenrods, it provides important late-season nectar when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Common questions
- Where does Bog Goldenrod naturally grow?
- Bog Goldenrod is native to 21 states across eastern North America, including the Great Lakes region, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast from Maine south to Georgia and Alabama.
- When does Bog Goldenrod bloom?
- Bog Goldenrod produces its characteristic yellow flower clusters from July through September, providing late-season nectar for pollinators.
- What pollinators visit Bog Goldenrod?
- Bog Goldenrod attracts a variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles during its summer and fall blooming period.
- What growing conditions does Bog Goldenrod prefer?
- As its name suggests, Bog Goldenrod thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade conditions, making it ideal for rain gardens and wetland plantings.
- Is Bog Goldenrod toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Bog Goldenrod as toxic to livestock.
- Is Bog Goldenrod HOA-friendly?
- Bog Goldenrod takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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