| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Solidago rigida (goldenrod) bears showy blossoms during late summer to early fall. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Solidago rigida . | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Solidago rigida (goldenrod) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |