 Photo Courtesy of K. Hubeny |
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| Common Name(s) | Seaside Goldenrod | ||||
| Scientific Name | Solidago sempervirens | ||||
| Family | Asteraceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Dunes, Salt/Brackish/Freshwater Marsh | ||||
| Flowering Period | August-October | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | 3-4 feet high, golden flowers | ||||
Description
- Perennial plant
- Grows anywhere from 3 to 6 feet
- Leaves are:
- Alternate
- Lance-shaped
- Dark green
- Waxy
- Up to 20 inches long
- Blooms large clusters of golden yellow flowers
- Flowers bloom from August-October
- The flowers clusters are usually upright or slightly leaning
- After blooming, flowers turn into seed heads containing fuzzy, nut-like fruit capsules that each contain one seed
Location
Misc
- Habitat:
- Grows along the edges and high areas of fresh, brackish, and salt marshes
- Found in parts of the marsh that are not usually flooded by the tides
- Can also grow on beaches and sand dunes
- Grows in full or partial sun light
- Resistant to salt spray
- Considered a good flower to plant in swales and rain gardens because it can tolerate the rock salt used on roads in the winters
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