Sweet goldenrod (Solidago odora), also known as Sweet-scented Goldenrod, is a charming perennial that adds vibrant color and fragrance to any garden. This robust plant is distinguished by its tall, upright stems and clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. Its aromatic foliage releases a sweet, anise-like fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory element to your landscape. Ideal for sunny to part-shady locations, Sweet goldenrod thrives in well-drained soil and is known for its low maintenance needs. This hardy plant is not only attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies but also resilient to various environmental conditions, making it a valuable addition to borders, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas.
| Plant Type |
Native, Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
Zones 4 - 10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Cold, Deer, Drought, Heat |
| Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
Sweet Goldenrod | Anisescented Goldenrod, Anise-scented Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod, Licorice Goldenrod, Blue Mountain Tea || Sweet goldenrod (Solidago odora), also known as Sweet-scented Goldenrod, is a charming perennial that adds vibrant color and fragrance to any garden. This robust plant is distinguished by its tall, upright stems and clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. Its aromatic foliage releases a sweet, anise-like fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory element to your landscape. Ideal for sunny to part-shady locations, Sweet goldenrod thrives in well-drained soil and is known for its low maintenance needs. This hardy plant is not only attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies but also resilient to various environmental conditions, making it a valuable addition to borders, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
