Seaside Goldenrod

Solidago sempervirens
The leaves have a waxy coating.



Wildflower garden.

Tolerance

Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Habitat

Coastal upland forest. Coastal marshes, estuarine and bay shores.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Nectar plant for monarch (Danaus plexippus) and other butterflies. 
  • Attracts many pollinators.  The goldenrod soldier beetle (a.k.a. leatherwing beetle(, Chauliognathus pensylvanicus is a goldenrod pollinator (FL Wildflower Foundation).