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Solidago nemoralis (Gray goldenrod)

Other names: Grey goldenrod, Old field goldenrod

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Species
S. nemoralis is a compact, upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with downy stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and slightly arching, one-sided panicles of bright yellow flowers from late summer into autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Neutral
  • Acid
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Best grown in fertile, well-drained, sandy or rocky, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade and poor soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Bees (attract & feed bees), Meadow, Ground Cover, Rock, Drought Tolerant

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Upright, Compact

Native to

Canada, Central United States, Eastern United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour. Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Requires at least 60 days of cold stratification. Tends to self-seed readily in ideal growing conditions.

Pests

Deer resistant.

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Deadhead to encourage more flowers (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Plant early in spring in sun on poor, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

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