Goldenrod or Solidago Canadensis is a dramatic low-maintenance perennial. It’s a late fall bloomer that's drought tolerant, and deer and rabbit resistant and is a North American Native flower.
Once established this variety likes to grow into a clump of 10-20 stems that can reach 3 to 5 feet high. Prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Stems remain upright and sway gracefully. This is a North America native plant and requires no maintenance, watering or fertilizer. Easy to germinate from seed and grow, does not require cold stratification and germinates 4-14 days. Mature plants can be divided every 3-5 years or it will self-seed, however plants are not invasive and can easily be pruned back or removed. Flowers have a nice scent similar to faint pine or anise.
Goldenrod is great for attracting pollinators. Goldenrod is also used in traditional natural medicines and teas for treating a variety of health concerns such as inflation or wounds.
Sale is for 200+ Goldenrod seeds, harvested for 2024 gardening season. These seeds are very small like dust, so this is approx 1/16th of teaspoon, enough to start many plants. Seeds have been cleaned to remove floss and debris, so it's just seeds. Best way to ensure success, start seeds 4-6 weeks indoors before last frost to get plants established around 2 inches tall before planting outdoors. Transplant outdoors without disturbing roots.
Scientific Name: Solidago Canadensis
Annual/Perennial: Perennial – winter hardy
Color: Green leaves with bright yellow flowers
Blooms: Late Summer/Fall
Height: 3-5 feet tall
Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Part Sun
Soil: Well-drained
Native to: North East and North Central North America
When to Plant: Start indoors several weeks before last frost, plant outdoors in early spring, watering regularly until plants are established.
Germinates: 4-14 days, press seeds into soil and keep moist but not soggy, DO NOT COVER with soil **NEEDS LIGHT TO GERMINATE** (does NOT need cold stratification)