100 Upland White Goldenrod Seeds - Oligoneuron album - Native Prairie Wildflower Pollinator Plant

Upland White Goldenrod (Oligoneuron album, formerly Solidago ptarmicoides) is a native North American prairie wildflower prized for its flat-topped clusters of bright white flowers. Unlike many goldenrods, this species blooms in creamy white rather than yellow, creating a crisp contrast in late-season borders, meadow plantings, and pollinator gardens. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the sturdy stems and narrow green leaves provide texture and structure throughout the growing season.

This adaptable perennial is well suited to sunny, well-drained sites and tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soils. It works beautifully in native plant landscapes, rock gardens, cottage borders, and naturalized meadow areas, and its dried seed heads add winter interest. Upland White Goldenrod is a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking a tough, drought-tolerant native that supports pollinators.

Plant Features

• Flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late summer to early fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance
• Provides winter interest with dried seed heads

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Oligoneuron album (syn. Solidago ptarmicoides)
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy, rocky, or average soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Late summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in fall after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 14-30 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or harden them off for garden planting after the last frost.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water young plants regularly during their first season to help them establish. Once established, Upland White Goldenrod is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms or leave seed heads for winter interest and bird forage. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigor.

What's Included

100 Upland White Goldenrod seeds (Oligoneuron album).