Goldenrod, Sweet Goldenrod, Anise-Scented Goldenrod, Blue Mountain Tea
Solidago odora
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Solidago (so-li-DAY-go) (Info) |
| Species: | odora (oh-DOR-uh) (Info) |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Birmingham, Alabama
Valley Lee, Maryland
Buffalo, New York
Yonkers, New York
Columbus, Ohio
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Jan 31, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: Besides being ornamental, Sweet Goldenrod has a great anise fragrance when its leaves are bruised. It has even been used for an herbal tea. |
