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goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea

Genus: Solidago
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: Aaron's rod, golden rod, woundweed, woundwort

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial to 50cm tall, forming a clump of sparsely branched stems bearing slender, toothed leaves. In late summer it produces narrow flowerspikes composed of numerous tiny yellow flowers; these are good for attracting pollinating insects

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Remove flowered stems to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years