Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Seaside goldenrod has large, golden yellow flower clusters that bloom in late summer and autumn. (Katja Schulz/Flickr)
Seaside goldenrod is a native perennial plant with large, golden yellow flower clusters that bloom in late summer and autumn.
Appearance:
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Large clusters of tiny, golden yellow flowers at the top of a tall stem
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Flower clusters are upright or slightly drooping
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Flowers bloom in August-October
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Long, waxy, evergreen leaves are arranged alternately along the stem
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Leaves get bigger toward the bottom of the stem
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Grows 3-6 feet tall
Habitat:
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Grows in high parts and along the edges of fresh, brackish and salt marshes
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Found in parts of the marsh that are irregularly flooded by tides
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Also grows on beaches and sand dunes in coastal areas
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Grows in full or partial sun
Range:
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Grows in the southern half of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
Reproduction and Life Cycle:
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After blooming, flower clusters mature into seed heads filled with fuzzy, nut-like fruit capsules that each contain one seed
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Wind spreads the seeds
Other Facts:
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A good flower to plant in swales and rain gardens because it can tolerate rock salt used on roads in winter
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