Western goldenrod

Western goldenrod is a deciduous, spreading perennial that grows to about 4′ tall.

Western goldenrod is a colorful addition to the garden. This stout and branching perennial is ideal for stream side plantings and provides great bank stabilization.

A water loving plant, it may be found in damp ground along rivers, streams, tidal channels, and fresh to brackish marshes.

The pretty yellow flowers attract many pollinators and bloom in the Summer to Fall.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Moderate, High

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Erosion Control

Ecological Value	A water loving plant, it may be found in damp ground along rivers, streams, tidal channels, and fresh to brackish marshes. Native bees love the dense flower clusters.
Container	D-16-O, D-40-O, RP, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S, TB2-o, TB2S-o
Historical Uses	No Historical Uses found.
Distribution	Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
Elevation	Between 0 and 2000 feet
Communities
Habitat	Streambanks, meadows, coastal, salt-marsh, freshwater-marsh