Solidago odora – Sweet Goldenrod Plug
Fragrant Foliage & Golden Blooms | Late-Season Pollinator Favorite
Brighten up your garden in late summer with Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora), a compact native perennial known for its vibrant yellow flower spikes and sweetly aromatic leaves—crushed foliage smells like anise! This 2” x 5” planting plug will mature into a sturdy, upright plant that brings golden color and essential nectar to pollinators when many other blooms are fading.
🌿 At a Glance:
- Bloom Time: August–September
- Height at Maturity: 1–3 feet
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Moisture: Dry to medium
- Pollinator Magnet: Excellent late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies
🛠️ Planting Notes:
- Thrives in sunny spots but tolerates light shade
- Prefers well-drained soils and handles dry conditions well
- Best planted in spring or fall; expect full blooming performance in 1–2 seasons from plug size
- Non-aggressive and well-behaved compared to some goldenrods
Sweet Goldenrod is a must-have for naturalistic gardens, meadows, or sunny borders—beautiful, beneficial, and delightfully fragrant.
✨ Small start, golden finish.
Ordering & Pickup Information
You can pre-order this plant online or purchase it in person during the Roberts PTO Native Plant Sale.
Online orders will be available for pickup at any of the following sale events:
- Thursday, May 30 – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- Friday, May 31 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday, June 1 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pickup will take place at Roberts Elementary.
🌿 Native Plant Plugs – Affordable, Resilient, and Ready to Grow
2” wide x 5” deep plugs
Bring your landscape to life with native plants grown from seed in deep-rooted plugs. These young perennials may be small now, but they’re packed with potential—designed to establish quickly, support pollinators, and thrive in your local conditions.
🌱 Why Choose Plugs?
If you’re used to picking up gallon-size nursery pots, plugs may feel small—but here’s why they’re a smart investment:
- Stronger roots, less stress: Our deep 5″ plugs grow roots down, not around, so they take off fast when planted.
- Budget-friendly: Ideal for covering large areas or starting a garden on a budget.
- Locally adapted: These native plants are grown from seed and hardened off outdoors, so they’re ready to handle your climate.
⏳ What to Expect
Patience pays off! These are first-year perennials, so most will focus on root growth in year one, with blooming and full performance by year two or three—depending on the species and growing conditions.
You may see a few flowers in the first season, but the real show starts next year. Think of this as an investment in a long-lasting, low-maintenance landscape.
🛠️ Planting & Care
- Prepare the soil: Remove weeds and loosen soil before planting.
- Plant deep: Bury the full plug so the crown is level with the soil.
- Water well: Keep moist for the first few weeks to help roots establish.
- Mulch lightly: Great for moisture retention and weed suppression—just keep mulch off the stem.
🌼 Designed for Pollinators. Built to Last.
Whether you’re starting a meadow, filling a border, or restoring habitat, native plugs are the best way to build beauty that supports bees, butterflies, and birds—from the ground up.
