Solidago canadensis (Canadian goldenrod)

Botanical name

Solidago canadensis

Other names

Canadian goldenrod, Golden plum, Golden plume, Giant goldenrod, Tall goldenrod

Genus

Solidago Solidago

Species

S. canadensis - S. canadensis is an upright, clump-forming perennial with erect to arching, hairy stems bearing lance-shaped, slightly-toothed, mid-green leaves and panicles of small, golden-yellow flowers from late summer into autumn.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, Upright

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Colour

Flower

Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew , Rust

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Solidago canadensis (Canadian goldenrod) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Exposed

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Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4