Canadian Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
(also known as Meadow goldenrod, Yellowweed, Tall goldenrod)
zones 2-7
50 seeds
There are about a dozen species of Goldenrod found in the Rocky Mountains, all very similar and difficult to distinguish. This variety, Canadian Goldenrod, grows from 1-6’ tall and prefers a moist soil. The small, yellow flowers bloom from July through October and are a favorite of pollinators, especially honeybees. Goldenrod in bloom is a classic signal of the end-of-summer. Its showy yellow blooms are a sure sign that autumn is on its way.
Goldenrod is valued in natural medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used historically as a flavorful tea.
Inventor Thomas Edison experimented with Goldenrod to produce rubber, which it contains naturally. Edison created a fertilization and cultivation process to maximize the rubber content in each plant. His experiments produced a 12-foot-tall plant that yielded as much as 12 percent rubber. The rubber produced through Edison's process was resilient and long-lasting. The tires on the Model T given to him by his friend Henry Ford were made from Goldenrod.
Goldenrod is easy to start from seed. The plant prefers full sun and dry to well-drained soil. Sow seed directly into a prepared garden in late winter to spring. Divide in early spring. Goldenrod often has long-lived spreading root systems. There may be plants that are hundreds of years old. It’s a good plant for the drought garden.
Solidago canadensis
(also known as Meadow goldenrod, Yellowweed, Tall goldenrod)
zones 2-7
50 seeds
There are about a dozen species of Goldenrod found in the Rocky Mountains, all very similar and difficult to distinguish. This variety, Canadian Goldenrod, grows from 1-6’ tall and prefers a moist soil. The small, yellow flowers bloom from July through October and are a favorite of pollinators, especially honeybees. Goldenrod in bloom is a classic signal of the end-of-summer. Its showy yellow blooms are a sure sign that autumn is on its way.
Goldenrod is valued in natural medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used historically as a flavorful tea.
Inventor Thomas Edison experimented with Goldenrod to produce rubber, which it contains naturally. Edison created a fertilization and cultivation process to maximize the rubber content in each plant. His experiments produced a 12-foot-tall plant that yielded as much as 12 percent rubber. The rubber produced through Edison's process was resilient and long-lasting. The tires on the Model T given to him by his friend Henry Ford were made from Goldenrod.
Goldenrod is easy to start from seed. The plant prefers full sun and dry to well-drained soil. Sow seed directly into a prepared garden in late winter to spring. Divide in early spring. Goldenrod often has long-lived spreading root systems. There may be plants that are hundreds of years old. It’s a good plant for the drought garden.
Solidago canadensis
(also known as Meadow goldenrod, Yellowweed, Tall goldenrod)
zones 2-7
50 seeds
There are about a dozen species of Goldenrod found in the Rocky Mountains, all very similar and difficult to distinguish. This variety, Canadian Goldenrod, grows from 1-6’ tall and prefers a moist soil. The small, yellow flowers bloom from July through October and are a favorite of pollinators, especially honeybees. Goldenrod in bloom is a classic signal of the end-of-summer. Its showy yellow blooms are a sure sign that autumn is on its way.
Goldenrod is valued in natural medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used historically as a flavorful tea.
Inventor Thomas Edison experimented with Goldenrod to produce rubber, which it contains naturally. Edison created a fertilization and cultivation process to maximize the rubber content in each plant. His experiments produced a 12-foot-tall plant that yielded as much as 12 percent rubber. The rubber produced through Edison's process was resilient and long-lasting. The tires on the Model T given to him by his friend Henry Ford were made from Goldenrod.
Goldenrod is easy to start from seed. The plant prefers full sun and dry to well-drained soil. Sow seed directly into a prepared garden in late winter to spring. Divide in early spring. Goldenrod often has long-lived spreading root systems. There may be plants that are hundreds of years old. It’s a good plant for the drought garden.