Late Goldenrod
Solidago altissima
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CO, CT and 36 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Late goldenrod is a tall native perennial that produces bright yellow flower clusters from July through September. This hardy prairie plant spreads gradually through underground rhizomes and tolerates drought conditions well once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Late 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.
- Can appear weedy and unkempt
- Aggressive spreading habit
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare patches
Wildlife value
Host plant for checkerspot butterfly, goldenrod gall fly, goldenrod soldier beetle.
The abundant yellow flowers attract numerous bees, butterflies, and beetles during late summer. This plant is particularly valuable for monarch butterflies and native bee species preparing for winter.
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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