Solidago canadensis
Canadian goldenrod
A rhizomatous perennial forming clumps of upright, downy stems to 2.5m tall with lance-shaped, toothed, hairy leaves and from late summer into early autumn, broadly conical sprays of densely clustered, small yellow flowers on horizontal branches
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Gold | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Gold | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Solidago are woody-based perennials, some invasive, with erect stems bearing narrow leaves and terminal panicles or racemes of small yellow flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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