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Canadian goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Solidago
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: golden plume

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years