With tall, elegant stems topped by wide, plume-like sprays of golden-yellow flowers, Swamp Goldenrod brings bright late-summer color to wet places. It grows 3–6 feet tall and stands out for its upright, open form and adaptability.

Prefers full sun to part shade and moist to wet soils—thrives in rain gardens, wet meadows, and along streams. Low-maintenance and tolerant of seasonal flooding.

Forms upright clumps and spreads moderately by rhizomes—great for naturalistic plantings where it won’t overwhelm. Pairs beautifully with sedges, Joe-Pye weed, and native grasses.

Native to eastern and southeastern North America, typically found in swamps, marshes, wet prairies, and bottomlands.

Basal leaves emerge in spring, followed by tall flowering stems and airy yellow blooms in late summer and fall. Stems and seed heads persist through winter, adding structure and wildlife value.

Provides abundant late-season nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Host plant for several moth species and supports a diverse wetland insect community.