Wild Showy goldenrod is a perennial native prairie wildflower (a perennial native prairie forb). Solidago speciosa is a perennial native prairie wildflower (a perennial native prairie forb). Oak Prairie Farm offers retail perennial native prairie wildflowers (retail perennial native prairie forbs). Oak Prairie Farm offers wholesale perennial native prairie wildflowers (wholesale perennial native prairie forbs). This Prairie Guidebook page provides perennial native prairie wildflower (perennial native prairie forb) wild plant propagation information. This Prairie Guidebook page provides perennial native prairie wildflower (perennial native prairie forb) wild seed treatment information. This Prairie Guidebook page also provides perennial perennial native prairie wildflower (perennial native prairie forb) wild seed sales information.

Showy goldenrod	Also called: Noble goldenrod

Botanical name:	Solidago speciosa

Description: numerous clusters of small bright yellow flowers grow on a branching stalk at the top of the plant. These perennial, plants are up to 5 feet tall, with very leafy stems. The leaves are narrow but not hairy.

Attracts:	Honeybees.
Bloom time:	From August to October.
Range:	Common in tall grass prairie, less common south of Missouri.
Sunshine:	Full sun.
Moisture:	Middle to dry.
Soil types:	Sandy loam best.

Suggested seed treatment: You should provide 10 days of cold dry stratification. All seed that you purchase from Oak Prairie Farm has received dry cold stratification.

Direct planting tips: Plant seed in desired location and cover the seeds with 1/4 inches of soil, and firm.

Transplants: If you grow transplants from our seed: transplant while dormant in spring or fall, trim long roots, plant with buds just below the soil surface, space 1 to 2 feet apart.

Companion prairie plants: Round headed bush clover, Rough blazing star, Cream wild indigo, Big bluestem, Little bluestem.

Comments: These flowers dry well for arrangements. They are good for fall bouquets.

indicates photos taken by Dan Klapper.

indicates photos taken by Dr. Era Jo Moorer. All others taken by Lin Heinrich.
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