How much sun does Cliff goldenrod need?

Cliff goldenrod grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Cliff goldenrod bloom?

Cliff goldenrod blooms in September and October.

Where is Cliff goldenrod native?

Cliff goldenrod (Solidago drummondii) is native to AR, IL, MO, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Cliff goldenrod attract?

Cliff goldenrod draws bees and butterflies.

Cliff goldenrod

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Solidago drummondii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Cliff goldenrod (Solidago drummondii) is a perennial forb native to AR, IL, MO. It blooms in September and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Cliff goldenrod (Solidago drummondii) 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

part shade

Water

medium

Size

24"–48" H × 18"–24" W

Bloom

Sep, Oct

Native to

AR, IL, MO

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Growing Cliff goldenrod

Grow Cliff goldenrod in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

A critical fall nectar source for native bees, migrating monarchs, and other late-season pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Cliff goldenrod need?: Cliff goldenrod grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Cliff goldenrod bloom?: Cliff goldenrod blooms in September and October.
Where is Cliff goldenrod native?: Cliff goldenrod (Solidago drummondii) is native to AR, IL, MO, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Cliff goldenrod attract?: Cliff 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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