How to Grow Showy Goldenrod
Solidago speciosa
Your complete guide to growing Showy Goldenrod.
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Companion Plants for Showy Goldenrod
✓ Good companions
Complementary bloom times, attracts butterflies and native bees, similar soil preferences
Provides structural support, creates natural prairie habitat, prevents soil erosion
Attracts monarch butterflies, blooms at different times, supports diverse pollinator community
Extends fall pollinator season, provides habitat for beneficial insects, similar water needs
Similar growing conditions, attracts beneficial pollinators and extends bloom season
Natural prairie companion, provides winter habitat for beneficial insects, wind protection
Attracts different pollinators, repels pests with aromatic oils, thrives in similar conditions
Fixes nitrogen in soil, creates habitat for butterfly larvae, complementary root systems
✗ Keep away from
Invasive shrub that outcompetes native plants for nutrients and sunlight
Produces juglone which inhibits growth of many wildflowers including goldenrod
Aggressive spreader that crowds out native wildflowers and disrupts natural plant communities
