Rigid Goldenrod
Solidago rigida
Rigid Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 36–60 in tall and 18–24 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Tall yellow flower clusters late summer; critical late-season pollinator plant; clump-forming (not aggressive).
Colorado nativelow to medium water36–60 in tall and 18–24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Solidago rigida
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 36–60 in tall and 18–24 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- yellow
- Bloom time
- late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rigid Goldenrod good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Rigid Goldenrod is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Rigid Goldenrod get?
- It matures to about 36–60 in tall and 18–24 in wide.
- How much water does Rigid Goldenrod need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Rigid Goldenrod native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
