| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Solidago riddellii (goldenrod) bears showy flowers during early autumn to mid autumn. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Solidago riddellii . | | |