Brighten your shaded garden spaces with the striking foliage and golden blooms of Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), a hardy native perennial known for its distinctive, angular stems and late-season flowering. In late summer through early fall, this plant produces vibrant clusters of golden-yellow flowers that are a vital nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects as the growing season winds down.

Unlike many goldenrods that prefer open fields, zigzag goldenrod thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, pollinator borders, and naturalized plantings. With a mature height of 2–4 feet and a clumping habit, it adds texture, color, and ecological value with minimal care.

Key Features:

• Pollinator Powerhouse: A late-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, and moths
• Bird-Friendly: Supports insects that birds rely on and offers seasonal cover
• Thrives in Shade: Perfect for woodland edges, understory gardens, and part-shade borders
• Low-Maintenance & Adaptable: Grows well in a range of soil types, from loamy to rocky
• Drought-Tolerant & Deer Resistant: Once established, it requires little water and resists browsing
• 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 for building pollinator corridors and boosting fall blooms in shady spots.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Plant in areas with partial to full shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of conditions
2. Watering: Water regularly during establishment; after that, it tolerates dry spells
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. 

Add Zigzag Goldenrod to your garden for a burst of golden color, vital late-season nectar, and low-maintenance beauty in areas where other flowers may fade.

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

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting:

• 18 In
• 24 In
• 36 In
• 48 In