About

Solidago brachystachya of gardens is an herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae, commonly known as Golden Rod. It grows from woody caudices or rhizomes and tends to form spreading clumps, with stems that can be prostrate, ascending or erect and a genus-wide height range from a few centimetres to over a metre. The plant produces many small radiate flower heads and flowers from August to October. It is mostly native to North America and occurs naturally in open habitats such as meadows and prairies.

About the genus

Solidago, commonly called goldenrod, is a genus of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Most are herbaceous perennial species found in open areas such as meadows, prairies, and savannas. They are mostly native to North America, including Mexico; a few species are native to South America and Eurasia.

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In the garden

Solidago brachystachya of gardens sits within the genus Solidago and the daisy family Asteraceae; most species in the genus are herbaceous perennials from North America that colonise open ground such as meadows, prairies and savannas. Plants arise from woody caudices or rhizomes, and stems can be low and spreading or upright, so individual plants may present a range of forms. Select a sunny, open spot where lateral spread is acceptable and give the plant room to form clumps. Because it regenerates from rhizomes it will expand over time; that vigour makes it suitable for larger perennial beds, naturalistic meadows and prairie-style plantings where movement is desirable. Stems bear numerous radiate flower heads and the main flowering period is August to October. Containment is often the practical consideration: position it away from narrow borders or pathways, divide clumps where they are becoming intrusive, or install a root barrier if you need to restrict spread. Its tendency to form colonies makes it useful where a persistent, meadow-like presence is wanted rather than a single, isolated specimen.

More in the Solidago genus

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  Solidago 'Golden Wings'goldenrod 'Golden Wings'
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  Solidago speciosa
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  Solidago virgaureagoldenrod
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  Solidago virgaurea subsp. minutadwarf goldenrod
• Solidago 'Goldenmosa'goldenrod 'Goldenmosa'
• Solidago Estelle ('Klesh13014'PBR)