Solidago nemoralis

Also called Gray Goldenrod

Erect upright perennial in the sunflower family
Narrow downward-arching bright yellow plumes
Grey-green leaves and stems
Typically grows 60cm but if planted in rich soils, they can exceed 80cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows easily in average to dry, well drained soils in full sun. Intolerant of full shade locations. Very tolerant of poor soils. Colonizes by rhizome and self-seeding. Used for naturalizing.

Additional Notes about Old Field Goldenrod:

Native to Ontario

Goldenrod (Solidago) is unfairly blamed for being the source of pollen or allergens which affect those who suffer from hay fever. Pollen from goldenrod is too heavy to travel by air whereas ragweed pollen, which is released close in time to that of Solidago, is easily carried and is the true source of this discomfort.

Larval host for at least 45 species of moths. Many insects feed on the pollen and nectar, and birds and small mammals eat the seeds.