Seaside Goldenrod

Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Seaside goldenrod can be recognized by its fleshy, waxy leaves -- an adaptation to the drying effect of salt spray. Individual flowerheads of seaside goldenrod are larger than those of the typical goldenrod.

Seaside goldenrod. (Solidago sempervirens). Flowers every summer in coastal areas and is conspicuous with large bright yellow flower heads. It is the only one of 130 different types of goldenrod to grow in Bermuda.

Seaside Goldenrod [English]: Solidago sempervirens
Seaside Goldenrod [English]: Solidago sempervirens var. mexicana
Seaside Goldenrod [English]: Solidago sempervirens var. sempervirens
Seaside Goldfields [English]: Lasthenia maritima ...

Goldenrod is a wonderful plant that is good for butterflies and comes in many different varieties. Seaside goldenrod is a good choice for people who live near coastlines, but any variety is great in a sunny location.

In primary backdune areas and places where sands are usually more stable, consideration should be given to planting species such as seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), beach panic grass (Panicum amarum), dune panic grass (Panicum amarulum), ...

See also: Solidago, Goldenrod, Amaranth, Green, Grass