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Solidago odora (Sweet goldenrod)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Solidago odora
Other names
Sweet goldenrod, Anise-scented goldenrod, Anisescented goldenrod, Fragrant goldenrod
Genus
Solidago Solidago
Species
S. odora - S. odora is an upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with smooth or downy stems bearing aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and panicles of tiny, golden-yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Solidago odora is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Solidago odora (Sweet goldenrod) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates, poor, dry soil and light shade. Does not spread as aggressively as other goldenrod species.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Solidago odora
Other names
Sweet goldenrod, Anise-scented goldenrod, Anisescented goldenrod, Fragrant goldenrod
Genus
Solidago Solidago
Species
S. odora - S. odora is an upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with smooth or downy stems bearing aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and panicles of tiny, golden-yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Native to
Eastern United States, Southeastern United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Solidago odora (Sweet goldenrod) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates, poor, dry soil and light shade. Does not spread as aggressively as other goldenrod species.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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