Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
- Native to:
- Azores, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Prince Edward I., United States
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Solidago
- Species:
- Solidago sempervirens
- USDA Symbol:
- SOSE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Coleophora acuminatoides, Coleophora triplicis, distinct sparganothis moth (Sparganothis distincta), Gnorimoschema salinaris, mayapple borer (Papaipema rutila), Papaipema duovata
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern (Bombus impatiens), Drury's long-horned bee (Melissodes druriellus), Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica), Melissodes dentiventris, ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) Moths:Atteva aurea, Deterred Dart (Euxoa detersa), Yellow-collared Scape Moth (Cisseps fulvicollis) Butterflies:American Copper (Lycaena hypophlaeas), American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis), Atalopedes Scudder, Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus), Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus), ⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; tolerates periodic burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal areas with saline conditions.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Source: npn.rngr.net
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.