When does Bog Goldenrod bloom?

Bog Goldenrod typically flowers from July through September, with the fullest display of yellow blooms in late summer.

What pollinators visit Bog Goldenrod?

Bees, butterflies, and beetles regularly visit Bog Goldenrod for its nectar and pollen during its summer bloom period.

What growing conditions does Bog Goldenrod need?

This forb does best in consistently wet to moist soil and part sun, though it can handle brighter or slightly shadier spots if moisture stays high.

What kind of habitat suits Bog Goldenrod?

It is typically found in bogs, fens, wet meadows, and marsh edges where soil stays saturated for much of the growing season.

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.

Bog Goldenrod

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Solidago uliginosa

Last reviewed: August 2026

Bog Goldenrod is a wetland forb that blooms yellow from July through September, favoring consistently moist to wet, sunny to partly shaded sites such as bogs and fens.

Toxicity unknown

Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) 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.

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

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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

When does Bog Goldenrod bloom?: Bog Goldenrod typically flowers from July through September, with the fullest display of yellow blooms in late summer.
What pollinators visit Bog Goldenrod?: Bees, butterflies, and beetles regularly visit Bog Goldenrod for its nectar and pollen during its summer bloom period.
What growing conditions does Bog Goldenrod need?: This forb does best in consistently wet to moist soil and part sun, though it can handle brighter or slightly shadier spots if moisture stays high.
What kind of habitat suits Bog Goldenrod?: It is typically found in bogs, fens, wet meadows, and marsh edges where soil stays saturated for much of the growing season.
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.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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