Overview
Solidago speciosa is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Solidago, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Solidago speciosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Solidago speciosa, the showy goldenrod, is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It grows in the province of Ontario in central Canada, as well as in the eastern and central United States.
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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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Solidago
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Solidago speciosa size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Solidago speciosa
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Solidago speciosa?
Solidago speciosa prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Solidago speciosa need?
Solidago speciosa is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Solidago speciosa hardy in the UK?
Solidago speciosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Solidago speciosa?
Division in spring.
More in the Solidago genus
- Solidago 'Golden Wings'goldenrod 'Golden Wings'
- Solidago virgaureagoldenrod
- Solidago virgaurea subsp. minutadwarf goldenrod
- Solidago 'Goldenmosa'goldenrod 'Goldenmosa'
- Solidago Estelle ('Klesh13014'PBR)
- Solidago brachystachya of gardensGolden Rod