Zig-zag Goldenrod
Solidago flexicaulis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Zig-zag goldenrod is a woodland native with distinctive zigzagging stems and small yellow flower clusters. This shade-tolerant perennial blooms from summer through fall, providing late-season color when many other plants are finished.
In an HOA neighborhood
Zig-zag Goldenrod is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- May spread via rhizomes
- Dies back completely in winter
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles during the long bloom period. Seeds provide food for birds in 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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