How much sun does Solidago mexicana need?

Solidago mexicana grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Solidago mexicana bloom?

Solidago mexicana blooms in September, October, and November.

Where is Solidago mexicana native?

Solidago mexicana is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Solidago mexicana attract?

Solidago mexicana draws bees and butterflies.

Solidago mexicana

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Last reviewed: October 2026

Solidago mexicana is a perennial forb native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states. It blooms in September, October, and November. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Solidago mexicana 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

24"–60" H × 18"–24" W

Bloom

Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Tall perennial with narrow leaves and dense, plume-like clusters of small, bright yellow flowers in fall. Found along brackish marsh edges and coastal dunes.

Growing Solidago mexicana

Grow Solidago mexicana in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fall flowers are a critical late-season nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies and a wide range of native bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Solidago mexicana need?: Solidago mexicana grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Solidago mexicana bloom?: Solidago mexicana blooms in September, October, and November.
Where is Solidago mexicana native?: Solidago mexicana is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Solidago mexicana attract?: Solidago mexicana 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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