Perennial flower
Stiff Goldenrod plant profile
Solidago rigida
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Stiff Goldenrod
A clump-forming prairie perennial that needs full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, propagates by wind-dispersed seed or by dividing its rhizomes, and blooms from August into October.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 9Find my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
University of Illinois Extension (Hort Answers). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.