Light. Full sun is best; it also grows in part sun.
Water. It likes moist soil. Water during long dry spells, though established plants handle short dry periods.
Soil and feeding. It grows in sandy soil and tolerates poor soil, but some organic matter helps it thrive.
Size. Leafy clumps are 1–2 ft; flower stalks reach about 3 ft, sometimes taller.
Good to know. A Florida native of open coastal areas. It tolerates salt wind and occasional salt-water flooding, so it suits beachside yards. Monarchs and other butterflies feed on the nectar. Goldenrods do not cause hay fever.
Sources: Natives for Your Neighborhood (Institute for Regional Conservation): Solidago sempervirens · Florida Native Plant Society Plant Database: Solidago sempervirens
