Blue-stemmed goldenrod, Solidago caesia
At our recent fall plant sale, a number of shoppers requested shade-tolerant perennials that bloom in shady woodland gardens in late summer and fall, long after spring bloomers have faded.
The blue-stemmed goldenrod, Solidago caesia, fits the bill beautifully and like other goldenrods, has the benefit of supporting a variety of pollinators and butterflies.
This lovely, blue-stemmed goldenrod is blooming now in our woodlands and clearings. Yes indeed, a shade-loving goldenrod with showy yellow blooms that provides high wildlife value even in shade!
It grows naturally in dry upland and moist woodlands and….
