Rocky Mountain goldenrod
Solidago multiradiata
Rocky Mountain goldenrod is a small goldenrod with big benefits for pollinators! Its large, golden-yellow flowers feed a variety of native bees and butterflies, and it's a host plant for numerous caterpillars. It's considered a keystone plant in much of the western United States by the National Wildlife Federation and Dr. Doug Tallamy. Keystone plants provide significant wildlife and pollinator benefits.
What makes this goldenrod unusual is its size. It only gets 6 to 12 inches tall and wide. Plus, it blooms in late May and June — unlike many goldenrods that bloom in late-summer or fall. Rocky Mountain goldenrod is grown from seed and is native to much of the western United States, including Colorado and Utah.
What makes this goldenrod unusual is its size. It only gets 6 to 12 inches tall and wide. Plus, it blooms in late May and June — unlike many goldenrods that bloom in late-summer or fall. Rocky Mountain goldenrod is grown from seed and is native to much of the western United States, including Colorado and Utah.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 6-12" |
| Width | 6-12" |
| Flowering Season | May-June |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Dry, moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy, Gravelly |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2025 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | A one-time removal of spent seed heads will maintain a tidy appearance all summer long, if desired. It prefers little or no supplemental fertilizer. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | A one-time removal of spent seed heads will maintain a tidy appearance all summer long, if desired. It prefers little or no supplemental fertilizer. |
| Elevation Guide | 8,500' |
