Canadian goldenrod
Also known as: golden plume
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- Canadian goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
- Genus
- Solidago
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Canadian goldenrod
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Canadian goldenrod
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Canadian goldenrod care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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