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Zig Zag Goldenrod
Solidago flexicaulis
PerennialZig Zag Goldenrod
Solidago flexicaulis
Tap to flip backGrowing Conditions
Light
Part – Full Shade
Water
Medium
Soil
Loam
Size
2-3'
Bloom
Yellow, Aug–Oct
Why Grow It
Shade Tolerant
Grows well in partial to full shade
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Late Bloomer
Provides nectar when others have faded
Did You Know?
The stems literally zigzag at each leaf node — making it one of the easiest goldenrods to identify even without flowers.
Unlike most goldenrods that need full sun, Zig Zag Goldenrod thrives in deep shade, filling a critical pollinator gap in woodland gardens.
Goldenrods do NOT cause hay fever — they are insect-pollinated; ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Native Solitary Bees
Important late-season pollen source in shade
🦋
Monarch Butterfly
Nectars on flowers during fall migration
🐦
Chickadees
Eat seeds and insects from spent flower stalks
Good Companions
🌿 Wild Ginger
💙 Blue Wood Aster
🌸 Solomon's Seal
🌼 White Snakeroot
Planting Guide
- Plant in part to full shade in rich woodland soil.
- Space 18 inches apart; ideal for shaded garden edges.
- Spreads slowly by rhizomes; minimal maintenance needed.
Heads Up
Spreads by Root
Spreads quickly; may need containment
Plant Details
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