Scientific Name
Solidago virgaurea L.
Common Name(s)
Goldenrod, European Goldenrod, Woundwort
Synonym(s)
Aster virgaurea, Dectis decurrens, Doria virgaurea, Solidago cantoniensis, Solidago corsica, Solidago minor, Solidago nudiflora, Solidago virgaurea subsp. virgaurea, Solidago virgaurea var. virgaurea, Solidago vulgaris
Scientific Classification
Family: Asteraceae
Tribe: Astereae
Genus: Solidago
Flower
Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: August and September
Description
Solidago virgaurea is an herbaceous perennial plant with single woody stems that grow up to 7 feet (2 m) tall. Leaves are green, alternate, and toothed or with fine edges.
The flowers are yellow, up to 0.25 inches (6 mm) across, and generally appear in August and September arranged in dense clusters.
How to Grow and Care
Growing and planting Goldenrod is easy, as this plant will survive just about anywhere, though it does prefer to be grown in full sun. Goldenrod also tolerates various soil types as long as it's well-draining.
Goldenrod care is minimal once established in the landscape, with plants returning each year. They require little, if any, watering and are drought-tolerant. Clumps need division every four to five years. Cuttings may also be taken in spring and planted in the garden.
Learning how to grow Goldenrod offers many advantages. Bad bugs can be drawn to the plant and consumed by beneficial insects that hatch their young. Planting Goldenrod adds beauty and attracts butterflies to your landscape.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Goldenrods.
Origin
Solidago virgaurea is native to Europe.
Links
- Back to genus Solidago
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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