Goldenrod Wildflower Seeds (Solidago) 100+Seeds

Description

Goldenrod Wildflower Seeds (Solidago) 100+ Seeds.
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(Reference website: The Spruce  Author: Letcia Almeida)
Goldenrod Care
Botanical Name
Solidago
Common Name
Goldenrod
Plant Type
Perennial flower
Mature Size
1.5 - 5 feet tall
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Soil Type
Average, medium moisture, well-draining
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.
Bloom Time
Late summer - Fall
Flower Color
Yellow
Hardiness Zones
3 to 9
Native Area
North America
Toxicity
Nontoxic
Goldenrod is widely known as a plant that attracts butterflies, making it the perfect addition to any butterfly garden. It also attracts a number of other insects, including bees. In general, goldenrod species require very little maintenance. They rarely have pest or disease problems, and they can tolerate a variety of growing conditions. The plant will reach its full size in just a couple of months. You might have to stake the taller varieties, so the plants don't flop over. You also can lightly prune them back in the early summer to promote bushier, more compact growth.
Most of the maintenance comes from preventing goldenrod plants from spreading where you don't want them. A simple solution is choosing to grow your plants in pots or in a garden bed with barriers to contain the underground spread. Another way to control the spread is to transplant your goldenrod often, at least every two to three years, so it doesn't have the chance to fully establish its roots. Plus, you should cut off the spent flower heads promptly to stop them from spreading their seeds if you don't want new plants to pop up. Otherwise, you can leave the flower heads on to serve as food for wildlife.
Light
Goldenrod craves full sun for optimal flowering. The plant will tolerate a bit of shade, though this can minimize its blooms.
Soil
Goldenrod is not overly picky about its soil, as long as there is good drainage. It can even tolerate sandy, rocky, and clay soils. Soil that is very rich can cause the plant to get leggy and potentially flop over.
Water
Water new goldenrod plants weekly to maintain moderately moist (but not soggy) soil. Mature goldenrod plants have good drought tolerance and rarely need supplemental watering unless you have a long stretch without rainfall.
Temperature and Humidity
Goldenrod thrives in the various temperatures throughout its growing zones, and it does not have specific humidity requirements. Frost will cause the plant to die back into the ground for the winter.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing goldenrod is typically not necessary, as the plants can grow in lean soil conditions. However, if you have very poor soil or wish to give your plants a boost to increase their height, you can add a layer of compost in the spring.
How to Grow Goldenrod From Seed
Goldenrod is not widely available as seedlings due to its invasive nature, but growing the plant from seed is easy. After the danger of frost has passed spread the seed onto moist garden soil, taking care only to cover areas where you want goldenrod to sprout. Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, and then let the area dry out in between waterings. You also can start seeds indoors roughly six to eight weeks before your last projected frost date and transplant the seedlings outdoors once the weather has warmed.