Description
Old field goldenrod
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers full sun and dry soil. Tolerates light shade. Intolerant of full shade. Likes rocky, sandy soils.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Old field goldenrod |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.50 to 2.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | August to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Grow in lean to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Deadhead to prevent prolific self-seeding.
Solidago nemoralis care
Solidago reliably provides end-of-season color in blazing shades of yellow to the wild garden or naturalistic plantings. Propagation: Divide in spring or fall.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 25 to 40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Solidago nemoralis special feature
Typically not planted in formal garden settings because of its spreading rhizomatous growth and self-seeding. Plants grow as somewhat unexceptional mounds of green foliage until the flowers explode into bloom in late summer.
Solidago nemoralis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- Leaves