Also known as: Spike Goldenrod
Growth Requirements
A fairly short and well-behaved goldenrod, Spike Goldenrod prefers to grow in full sun, in well-drained to dry soil.
Blooms
Some sources suggest Spike Goldenrod blooms from June- August, but in my experience it’s always finished blooming by mid-late July.
Insects and Wildlife
Goldenrod of any variety is an excellent forb to include in the native flower garden. It attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Doug Tallamy calls Goldenrod “one of the best herbaceous native perennials for attracting and feeding wildlife” and lists it as a keystone species.
Plant With…
I’d recommend finding a later blooming goldenrod to plant alongside Spike Goldenrod to extend the blooming period.
As well, asters, echinacea, prairie coneflower and blackeyed susans make lovely accompaniments to goldenrod of any variety.
In Conclusion
I do enjoy having Spike Goldenrod in my native wildflower garden, but I just wish it bloomed for a longer period, and later in the season! It has been well-behaved in my experience, so would be a suitable choice for a smaller garden or border as well. And bonus that it’s so great for the bees and butterflies!
Check out this post for more June-blooming native wildflowers.
Happy Gardening!
