25 Woody Goldenrod Seeds - Drought-Tolerant Native Shrub for Pollinators

Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It forms a dense mound of narrow, dark green leaves and produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in late summer and fall. This tough, drought-tolerant plant is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, coastal landscapes, and xeriscapes, where it attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Its compact habit and salt tolerance make it an excellent choice for seaside plantings, rock gardens, and low-maintenance borders. Woody Goldenrod thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils, requiring little water once established.

Plant Features

• Native evergreen shrub with a compact, mounding habit
• Bright yellow flowers bloom in late summer to fall
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant once established
• Ideal for coastal gardens, xeriscapes, and pollinator habitats

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Chrysoma pauciflosculosa
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
• Water Requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Mature Height: 1-3 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Woody Goldenrod seeds indoors or directly in the garden after the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings are established. Once plants are a few inches tall, transplant them to a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for their mounding habit.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. After establishment, Woody Goldenrod is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental water. Prune lightly in early spring to maintain a tidy shape and encourage new growth. This low-maintenance shrub rarely needs fertilizer and is generally pest-free.

What's Included

25 Woody Goldenrod seeds.