Limestone Goldenrod Solidago sphacelata
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- so-li-DAY-go spass-el-LAH-tuh
- Description
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Heart-leaved Goldenrod is a native perennial in the daisy family that is commonly found in dry rocky forests. It can become mildly invasive, spreading by rhizomes and wind blown seeds. Deadheading prior to flowering will help control the spread of its seeds. To encourage more blooms, remove the spent clusters of flowers.
The flowers bloom on only one side of the branch.
Blooming the same time of year as ragweed, goldenrod is erroneously thought to cause allergies.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Powdery mildew, leaf spot and leaf rust may be issues affecting this plant. Aphids, beetles are minor problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Solidago
- Species:
- sphacelata
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- U.S.A.
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Attracts butterflies.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Erect
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5b, 5a, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b, 8a
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from September to November
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Blooms from July to October with many small flowers clustered along the stems.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Heart shaped basal leaves have long petioles.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Slope/Bank
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Barrier
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Small Mammals
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Dry Soil
- Erosion
- Problems:
- Weedy
