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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Solidago canadensis scabra is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
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Synonyms
S. altissima. L.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed
Edible Uses: Tea
Young leaves and flowering stems - cooked[172]. Seed[22, 46, 61, 105, 161, 183]. It can be used as a thickener in soups[172]. The seed is very small and fiddly to harvest or utilize[K]. A tea can be made from the flowers and/or the leaves[172, 183].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic Haemostatic Salve Skin Styptic
The whole plant is antiseptic, haemostatic, salve and styptic[168, 172, 257]. An infusion of the dried powdered herb can be used as an antiseptic[168]. A poultice of the flowers has been used in the treatment of ulcers and burns[257]. A poultice of the moistened, crushed root has been used in the treatment of boils[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Dye Latex
A source of latex, contained in the leaves. A potentially good source of rubber[61]. Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant[168].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture retentive soil in sun or semi-shade[200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A rather greedy plant, it is apt to impoverish the soil[1]. Hybridizes freely with S. canadensis[43]. The plant attracts various beneficial insects such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies to the garden, these insects will help to control insect pests in the garden[201, 238].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to become dry. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on for their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.
Other Names
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Solidago canadensis | Canadian Goldenrod, Shorthair goldenrod, Harger's goldenrod, Rough Canada goldenrod, Common Goldenro | Perennial | 1.8 |
5-10
| M | LMH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Solidago fistulosa | Pine barren goldenrod | Perennial | 1.8 |
0-0
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Solidago flexicaulis | Zigzag goldenrod | Perennial | 0.6 |
3-9
| M | LMH | FSN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Solidago gigantea | Giant Goldenrod | Perennial | 1.2 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Solidago graminifolia | Flat-Topped Goldenrod | Perennial | 1.5 |
3-7
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago japonica | | Perennial | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago leavenworthii | Leavenworth's goldenrod | Perennial | 1.2 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Solidago missouriensis | Prairie Goldenrod, Missouri goldenrod, Tolmie's goldenrod | Perennial | 1.2 |
6-9
| | LMH | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago nemoralis | Old-Field Goldenrod, Gray goldenrod | Perennial | 0.3 |
0-0
| | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago odora | Sweet Goldenrod, Anisescented goldenrod, Chapman's goldenrod | Perennial | 1.2 |
3-7
| | LMH | SN | DM | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Solidago radiata | | | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago rigida | Stiff Goldenrod, Flat Topped Goldenrod, Stiff Goldenrod | Perennial | 1.2 |
3-9
| F | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Solidago spathulata | Coast Goldenrod, Creeping Goldenrod | Perennial | 0.6 |
4-9
| F | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago spectabilis | Nevada Goldenrod | Perennial | 0.5 |
6-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago suaveolens | anisescented goldenrod | Perennial | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Solidago virgaurea | Goldenrod | Perennial | 0.6 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Muhl.)Torr.&A.Gray.
Botanical References
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