Showy Goldenrod Plant with Monarch Butterflies

Showy Goldenrod Seeds (Solidago speciosa) – 200 Seeds

Name: Showy Goldenrod Seeds (Solidago speciosa) - 200 Seeds
SKU: ShowyGoldenrod200
Price: 3.45 USD
Availability: InStock

$3.45

Name: Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa), also Noble Goldenrod, Prairie Goldenrod, Showy-Wand Goldenrod, and Plainweed

Quick info: perennial herbaceous late-season bloomer / provides nectar for more than 100 butterfly species / serves as a host to Checkerspots / a crucial source of nourishment for Mexico-bound Monarchs / hardy in zones 3-8 / native to states east of the Rockies

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Native in: al, ar, co, ct, ga, il, in, ia, ks, ky, la, md, ma, mi, mn, ms, mo, ne, nh, nj, nm, ny, nc, nd, oh, ok, pa, ri, sc, sd, tn, tx, vt, va, wv, wi, wy,

SKU: ShowyGoldenrod200 Categories: Butterfly Host Seeds, Butterfly Nectar Seeds Tags: Fall/Winter Sowing, Pollinator Power, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Description

Showy Goldenrod Seeds (Solidago speciosa) Quick Facts:

Native range map — Showy Goldenrod Native Plant Range USDA,. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov)

Host plant to Checkerspots, Nectar plant for Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other butterflies.

Native to US east of the Rockies

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Full to partial sun

Prefers well draining soil, medium to dry moisture levels

Yellow flowers bloom from late summer to early fall

Grows about 3-5 feet tall

Space 2 feet apart

60 day cold stratification required

Host and Nectar Plant

Monarchs on Goldenrod — Monarch Butterflies feed on Goldenrod flowers during Fall migration.

Solidago speciosa is a host plant to many varieties of Checkerspot Butterfly (Baltimore, Pearly, Streamside and Eastern, to name a few). Goldenrod is extremely valuable to bees, and more than 100 butterfly species are known to enjoy its nectar. With quality nectar, Monarchs depend upon this late-season nutrition source for their winter migration.

Butterflies and hummingbirds sip from its flowers, while birds flock to feast on its seeds. Your garden’s animal visitors love the Showy Goldenrod, and so will you!

Planting Showy Goldenrod Seeds

The Solidago speciosa seeds need 60 day cold stratification or you may sow the seeds in the fall and let nature take care of the stratification. Once stratified, surface sow the seeds and gently press into the dirt as the seeds do need light to germinate. Germination occurs within 2-3 weeks once the spring temperatures and sunlight are adequate. If starting the seeds inside, transplant the seedlings after your last frost date.