Solidago lepida (Western Goldenrod)

Imagine a late-season native wildflower glowing with golden-yellow blooms, just when pollinators need food the most—that’s western goldenrod. Sow in fall or cold-stratify and sow in spring. (~50 seeds) Solidago lepida (Western goldenrod) is a low-maintenance, wildlife-supporting native perennial celebrated for its late-summer to early-fall flowers. Native to western North America, it naturally grows in meadows, prairies, forest edges, wetlands, and streambanks. Its tall stems are topped with clusters of bright yellow flowers that provide critical nectar and pollen at the end of the growing season. Western goldenrod thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to moderately dry, well-drained soils, though it is adaptable once established. It spreads gradually by rhizomes and seed, forming healthy colonies without overwhelming diverse plantings when given space. Hardy and resilient, it plays an essential role in native ecosystems. Bold yet balanced, western goldenrod adds late-