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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Solidago spectabilis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. 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 and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed
Edible Uses:
Seed[46, 61, 105, 161, 257]. No more details are given.
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic
The leaves and flowering stems are antiseptic. An infusion of the dried powdered herb can be used[168].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Dye
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]. There is some confusion over the correct identity of this plant. According to [200] it is a native of Western N. America and grows 50cm tall. According to [72] it is a native of South-eastern N. America and grows 120cm tall. [105] lists this species as a synonym of S. odora. It is quite possible that two species are involved, one of which is a synonym for S. odora. 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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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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Found In
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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 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 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 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
(D.C.Eaton.)A.Gray.
Botanical References
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