Local Native Perennials
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| Common Name Blue-stemmed Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago caesia This Goldenrod grows up to 3 feet tall and likes the shade. It has bright yellow flowers in late summer to fall. Contrary to popular belief, Goldenrod does NOT cause hay fever! Blue-stemmed Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Slender Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago erecta A pop of bright color for the garden in the fall! Produces yellow flowers in the late summer. Grows 2-4 feet tall. Prefers a partially sunny location with dry, sandy soil. Attractive to pollinators. Slender Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Zigzag Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago flexicaulis This woodland Goldenrod attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. It enjoys dappled sunlight and grows well in average, well-drained soils. Grows 1-3 feet tall. Produces yellow flowers in the late summer months that last into fall. Zigzag Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Early Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago juncea As its name implies, it is one of the earliest blooming Goldenrods producing bright yellow flowers in the summer time. Its flowers attract many pollinators. Grows 1 to 4 feet tall. Prefers full sun with dry,sandy soil. Early Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Gray Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago nemoralis This plant is the perfect choice for difficult locations! It blooms later in the fall than other goldenrods. Prefers a dry, sunny location. Its flowers are yellow and it grows 6-30 inches tall. Gray Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Anisescented Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago odora Tea can be made from this plant's dried flowers and leaves. Its leaves smell like licorice candy when crushed! Grows 2-5 feet tall. Prefers a sunny location. This plant does well in poor, sandy soil. Yellow flowers bloom in the late summer and last into fall. It attracts birds. Anisescented Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Seaside Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago sempervirens This goldenrod has fleshy, waxy leaves. It prefers dry, sunny locations. Produces yellow flowers in the early fall. It is typically found on beaches, dunes or salt marshes. Seaside Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Showy Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago speciosa This goldenrod grows 2-3 feet tall and wide. Produces yellow flowers in the summer. Prefers full sun and dry soil. Showy Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Swamp/Bog Goldenrod Botanical Name Solidago uliginosa This goldenrod prefers moist, acidic soil. It blooms in the late summer. It has yellow flowers. The perfect choice for bog or water gardens! Grows 2-5 feet tall. Swamp/Bog Goldenrod Details |
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| Common Name Blue Wood Aster Botanical Name Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Aster cordifolius) Clouds of blue flowers in fall in the shade. Great under tree and woodland edges. Blue Wood Aster Details |
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