Add a brilliant, late-season splash of gold to your garden with our Stiff Goldenrod seeds. This beautiful and stately North American native wildflower produces large, flat-topped clusters of tiny, vibrant golden-yellow flowers from late summer into fall. It is an incredibly important food source for pollinators, providing a final feast of nectar for migrating monarch butterflies and native bees. A very tough, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant perennial, Stiff Goldenrod is a perfect choice for prairie plantings, meadows, and native gardens.

⭐ What you'll love

• Large, flat-topped clusters of brilliant golden-yellow flowers.
• A crucial late-season nectar source for monarch butterflies and native bees.
• A very tough, hardy, and drought-tolerant native perennial.
• The sturdy, upright stems provide great structure and don't flop over.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 3-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
• Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 60-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and tolerates poor or clay soils well.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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