How much sun does Short's goldenrod need?

Short's goldenrod grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Short's goldenrod bloom?

Short's goldenrod blooms in September and October.

Where is Short's goldenrod native?

Short's goldenrod (Solidago shortii) is native to IN, KY, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Short's goldenrod attract?

Short's goldenrod draws native bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Short's goldenrod

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Solidago shortii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Short's goldenrod (Solidago shortii) is a perennial forb native to IN, KY. It blooms in September and October. The flowers draw native bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Short's goldenrod (Solidago shortii) 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

medium

Size

12"–30" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Sep, Oct

Native to

IN, KY

Pollinators

native bees, butterflies, beetles

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A federally endangered goldenrod, narrowly restricted in the wild, with slender leaves and branching clusters of small golden-yellow flowers in fall. Forms an upright clump that can lean somewhat in rich garden soil.

Growing Short's goldenrod

Grow Short's goldenrod in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 30 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its fall flowers are an important late-season nectar and pollen source for native bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Common questions

How much sun does Short's goldenrod need?: Short's goldenrod grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Short's goldenrod bloom?: Short's goldenrod blooms in September and October.
Where is Short's goldenrod native?: Short's goldenrod (Solidago shortii) is native to IN, KY, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Short's goldenrod attract?: Short's goldenrod draws native bees, butterflies, and beetles.

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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