Anise Scented Goldenrod is a native herbaceous perennial with downy stems and aromatic dark green foliage with translucent spots. Dense plume-like panicles of tiny yellow flowers that bloom in late summer into fall. Best color with full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.
Solidago odora is a host for several moths. The flowers have a special value to honeybees and attracts butterflies.
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 Origins:  | 
 Eastern N. America; GA Native  | 
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 Height:  | 
 2' - 4'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 1’ - 2'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 1.5'  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 4 - 9  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 Yellow  | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Rust may occur.  Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spot.  Can be an aggressive spreader in optimum conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena, Stonecrop, Fountain Grass
IMAGE: Eric Hunt, Solidago odora Arkansas, CC BY-SA 4.0