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Summary
Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid fall. Form: Upright or erect.
Physical Characteristics
Solidago rigida is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in September. 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
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Oligoneuron rigidum.
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic Astringent Cathartic Diuretic Stings Styptic
The leaves and blossoms are antiseptic, astringent and styptic[4, 168]. A valuable remedy in the treatment of all kinds of haemorrhages[4]. The flowers have been ground into a lotion and used to treat bee stings[213, 257]. An oil obtained from the plant (is this an essential oil?) is diuretic[4]. The root is cathartic and diuretic[257]. A decoction of the root has been used as an enema[257]. An infusion has been used to restore the flow of urine[257].
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Other Uses
Dye Latex
A good quality rubber can be made from a latex that is obtained from the leaves[46, 61]. Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant[168].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife
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Cultivation details
Landscape Uses:Border. 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]. 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]. Special Features:
Attractive foliage, North American native, Invasive, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers, Attractive flowers or blooms.
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Plant 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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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba), United States (Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, New Mexico, Texas)
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 canadensis scabra | Canadian Goldenrod | Perennial | 1.8 |
3-7
| | LMH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 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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