| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod) bears showy flowers during late summer to early fall. The foliage is aromatic. | | Typical Uses | Culinary. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |