Pollinator plant

Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

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Common names

38 names · 28 languages
EnglishYour language
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  • Goldenrod[1]
  • Meadow Goldenrod[1]
  • Tall Goldenrod[1]
Other languages (27)
Dutch
French
Belarusian
  • Сумнік канадскі[3]
Catalan
  • Palma d'or[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 加拿大一枝黄花[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 加拿大一枝黃花[3]
Czech
  • zlatobýl kanadský[3]
Danish
  • Canadisk gyldenris[3]
Estonian
  • kanada kuldvits[3]
Finnish
  • kanadanpiisku[3]
German
Hungarian
  • Kanadai aranyvessző[3]
Italian
  • Verga d’oro del Canada[2][3]
Japanese
  • カナダアキノキリンソウ[3]
Latvian
  • Kanādas zeltgalvīte[3]
  • Kanādas zeltslotiņa[3]
Lithuanian
  • Kanadinė rykštenė[3]
Norwegian
  • kanadagullris[3]
Ojibwe
  • Giiziso-mashkiki (Ajidamoowaanow)[3]
  • giiziso-mashkikii[3]
Polish
  • nawłoć kanadyjska[3]
Romanian
  • Sânziene canadiene[3]
  • Sânziene de grădină[3]
Russian
  • Золотарник канадский[3]
Slovak
  • zlatobyľ kanadská[3]
Slovenian
  • Kanadska zlata rozga[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • kanadensiskt gullris[3]
Thai
  • สร้อยทอง[3]
Ukrainian
  • Золотушник канадський[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Solidago canadensis — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Canada Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago canadensis.
  • Canadian Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago canadensis.
  • Common Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago canadensis.
  • Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago canadensis.
  • Meadow Goldenrod, — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago canadensis.
  • Tall Goldenrod — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Solidago canadensis.
[2] Solidago canadensis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Canada goldenrod — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanadische Goldrute — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Canadian Goldenrod — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Colebruja — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Solidago — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Solidage du Canada — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • verge d'or du Canada — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Verga d’oro del Canada — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Canadese guldenroede — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
[3] Solidago canadensis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Canada goldenrod — results[16].names[1]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanadische Goldrute — results[16].names[5]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Canadian Goldenrod — results[16].names[10]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Colebruja — results[16].names[19]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Solidago — results[16].names[18]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Solidage du Canada — results[16].names[16]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • verge d'or du Canada — results[16].names[2]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Verga d’oro del Canada — results[16].names[14]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Canadese guldenroede — results[16].names[4]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • giiziso-mashkikii — results[16].names[6]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • zlatobýl kanadský — results[16].names[7]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Canadisk gyldenris — results[16].names[8]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • kanada kuldvits — results[16].names[9]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Золотарник канадский — results[16].names[11]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • kanadagullris — results[16].names[12]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • nawłoć kanadyjska — results[16].names[13]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanadinė rykštenė — results[16].names[15]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • kanadanpiisku — results[16].names[17]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Giiziso-mashkiki (Ajidamoowaanow) — results[16].names[20]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • zlatobyľ kanadská — results[16].names[21]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • kanadensiskt gullris — results[16].names[22]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • カナダアキノキリンソウ — results[16].names[23]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • 加拿大一枝黃花 — results[16].names[24]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • 加拿大一枝黄花 — results[16].names[25]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Palma d'or — results[16].names[26]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Золотушник канадський — results[16].names[27]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Сумнік канадскі — results[16].names[28]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanadska zlata rozga — results[16].names[29]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanadai aranyvessző — results[16].names[30]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanādas zeltslotiņa — results[16].names[31]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Kanādas zeltgalvīte — results[16].names[32]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • สร้อยทอง — results[16].names[33]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Sânziene de grădină — results[16].names[34]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
  • Sânziene canadiene — results[16].names[35]; taxon id 67808; Solidago canadensis.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Solidago canadensis ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Kanadische Goldrute (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 144293; taxon 4Y76S.
  • Canadian Goldenrod (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 144292; taxon 4Y76S.
  • verge d'or du Canada (FR) — VernacularName.tsv, line 144294; taxon 4Y76S.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Solidago canadensis is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.61–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
1.22–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Arching; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Autumn; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Solidago species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
Subarctic America to U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from August to September.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Solidago canadensis — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1239185; ID 4Y76S; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1239185; ID 4Y76S; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Solidago canadensis — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 5, column 1, entry Solidago species (top 82 pt)

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Solidago canadensis — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 207496; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1484195, 1484196, 1484197, 1484198, 1484199, 1484200, 1484201, 1484202, 1484203, 1484204, 1484205, 1484206, 1484207, 1484208, 1484209, 1484210, 1484211, 1484212, 1484213, 1484214, 1484215, 1484216, 1484217, 1484218, 1484219, 1484220, 1484221, 1484222, 1484223, 1484224, 1484225, 1484226, 1484227, 1484228, 1484229, 1484230, 1484231, 1484232, 1484233, 1484234, 1484235, 1484236, 1484237, 1484238, 1484239, 1484240, 1484241, 1484242, 1484243, 1484244, 1484245, 1484246, 1484247, 1484248

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.