Prairie Goldenrod (Solidago missouriensis) is a low-growing, colony-forming perennial that brings cheerful golden blooms to dry prairies, meadows, and naturalized landscapes. This early-blooming goldenrod (often flowering by mid-July) is a valuable nectar source for butterflies, native bees, and other pollinators. Its smooth, reddish stems, typically 1-2+ feet tall, bear arching clusters of bright yellow flowers, forming a graceful, plume-shaped inflorescence that nods slightly in the breeze.

Adaptable to a range of conditions, prairie goldenrod thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils and is commonly found on open slopes, prairies, meadows, roadsides, and woodland edges. Its ability to spread into loose colonies makes it ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, erosion control, and naturalized plantings.

Key Features:

• Early-Season Bloomer: One of the first goldenrods to bloom, beginning in mid-summer, providing nectar when other flowers are scarce.
• Pollinator Powerhouse: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, supporting local biodiversity.
• Wildlife Benefits: Seeds provide food for songbirds, while the flowers and foliage create valuable habitat.
• Drought-Tolerant & Resilient: Thrives in dry, sandy, and rocky soils with minimal water once established.
• Colony-Forming: Slowly spreads to form loose, naturalized patches, making it perfect for prairies, meadows, and roadside plantings.
• Deer Resistant: Naturally unappealing to deer, ensuring long-lasting blooms.
• Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit any garden size.

Why Choose Prairie Goldenrod?

Prairie goldenrod is an essential native plant for those looking to support pollinators, add seasonal color, and create a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscape. Whether planted in prairies, pollinator gardens, or along sunny borders, its bright yellow blooms and ability to thrive in tough conditions make it a standout choice.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Prefers full sun and thrives in dry, sandy, or well-drained soils.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; drought-tolerant once mature.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center. 

Bring early-season golden blooms, pollinator support, and resilience to your garden with prairie goldenrod—a hardy, beautiful addition to any native landscape!

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Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

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