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(Solidago hispida)
Hairy Goldenrod (Solidago hispida)
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Photo by: Allan Harris | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Allan Harris | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-09-18T17:14:30Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Solidago hispida, commonly known as Hairy Goldenrod, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, prairies, and meadows across Central and Eastern USA and Canada. It can grow up to 100 cm (39 in) tall and is characterized by a branching underground caudex. The leaves are typically egg-shaped (ovate) or elliptical, and can be up to 20 cm (8 in) long. From late summer to early fall, Hairy Goldenrod produces numerous small yellow flower heads, with one plant capable of producing more than 250 flower heads in branching arrays at the tops of the stems. These flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and add a splash of color to the landscape.
Hairy Goldenrod is valued for its adaptability and the late-season interest it provides in gardens. It is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a range of soil types, although it prefers medium drainage. This plant is often used in naturalistic plantings, such as meadow gardens and prairie restorations, and can also be incorporated into perennial borders for its showy flowers and structural form. It is generally low-maintenance, but can spread aggressively in favorable conditions, which should be considered when planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairy Goldenrod is valued for its adaptability and the late-season interest it provides in gardens. It is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a range of soil types, although it prefers medium drainage. This plant is often used in naturalistic plantings, such as meadow gardens and prairie restorations, and can also be incorporated into perennial borders for its showy flowers and structural form. It is generally low-maintenance, but can spread aggressively in favorable conditions, which should be considered when planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Semi-deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, prairies, and meadows
Other Names
Common Names: Verge D’Or Hispide
Scientific Names: Solidago hispida , Solidago hispida var. hispida , Solidago hispida var. tonsa , Solidago hispida var. huronensis , Solidago bicolor var. concolor , Solidago bicolor var. ovalis , Solidago hispida var. lanata , Solidago hispida var. arnoglossa , Solidago hispida var. disjuncta , Solidago earlei
GBIF Accepted Name: Solidago hispida Muhl. ex Willd.