Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago Sempervirens)

The Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago Sempervirens) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This dicot (dicotyledon) is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Seaside Goldenrod has dark green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with a smattering of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Seaside Goldenrod has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Seaside Goldenrod will reach up to 3.5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Seaside Goldenrod is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed, sprigs. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -13°F. Seaside Goldenrod has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.