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!
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