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Showy goldenrod

Solidago speciosa — native to 28 states. Seeds (1000 ct), purchasable via Amazon Prime

28States where native
SeedsSold as
16 Sep 2026Listing verified

Quick answer: Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is native to 28 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.

Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)

Photo: Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Where it's native

Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.

AlabamaArkansasGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriNebraskaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsin

Growing conditions

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.

SunPart shade
WaterMoist
SoilRocky or clay
BloomAug-Sep
HeightUp to 6 ft
Wildlife valueAttracts birds/butterflies, special value to native/honey bees
Invasive / regulated

can become aggressive in moist soils

Buying it

Wild species

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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Quick answers about Showy goldenrod

Where is Showy goldenrod native?

Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) is native to 28 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.

When does Showy goldenrod bloom?

Showy goldenrod blooms Aug-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.

What growing conditions does Showy goldenrod need?

Light: Part shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Rocky or clay. Mature height: Up to 6 ft.

Is Showy goldenrod good for pollinators and wildlife?

Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds/butterflies, special value to native/honey bees.

Is Showy goldenrod deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?

Showy goldenrod is deer-resistant and tolerates shade.

Where can I buy real Showy goldenrod seed or plants?

We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Solidago speciosa on any listing.

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