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Blue-stemmed Goldenrod

Solidago caesia, Asteraceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Crooked-stem AsterSymphyotrichum prenanthoides
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Canada GermanderTeucrium canadense
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Sky Blue AsterSymphyotrichum oolentangiense

Goldenrods release phenolic compounds that suppress growth of other Asteraceae, particularly asters in similar habitats

Bill Williams Mountain Hummingbird MintAgastache pallidiflora

Goldenrod allelopathic effects can inhibit aromatic herbs like Agastache through root zone chemical interference

Uses

Functions

Late Season Pollinator SupportSpecialist Bee HostHover Fly MagnetBeneficial Wasp NectarSeed Eating Bird FoodShade Tolerant Pollinator Plant

Edible Parts

FlowersLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Kidney SupportUrinary Health

Common Questions

What zones does Blue-stemmed Goldenrod grow in?

Blue-stemmed Goldenrod grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Blue-stemmed Goldenrod?

Good companions for Blue-stemmed Goldenrod include Crooked-stem Aster, Canada Germander.

Design guilds with Blue-stemmed Goldenrod and see companion relationships visually.

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