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(Solidago juliae)
Julia’s Goldenrod (Solidago juliae)
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Photo by: Sam Kieschnick | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sam Kieschnick | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-09-19T05:53:29-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Solidago juliae, commonly known as Julia’s Goldenrod, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to the open woodlands and prairies of Texas and extending into Mexico. It can reach a height of up to 250 cm (100 inches or 8 1/3 feet), with a robust and upright growth habit. Julia’s Goldenrod is characterized by its large, showy panicles of bright yellow flower heads, which can number up to 950 per plant. These flowers bloom in late summer to fall and are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Julia’s Goldenrod is valued for its tall, striking floral displays and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, wildflower meadows, and as a border plant in larger gardens. This species is adaptable to different soil types, though it prefers those with slow to wet drainage, and it requires low to medium amounts of water once established. Full sun is ideal to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering. While generally low-maintenance, gardeners should be aware that in optimal conditions, it can spread vigorously and may require management to prevent it from becoming too dominant in a planting scheme.CC BY-SA 4.0
Julia’s Goldenrod is valued for its tall, striking floral displays and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, wildflower meadows, and as a border plant in larger gardens. This species is adaptable to different soil types, though it prefers those with slow to wet drainage, and it requires low to medium amounts of water once established. Full sun is ideal to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering. While generally low-maintenance, gardeners should be aware that in optimal conditions, it can spread vigorously and may require management to prevent it from becoming too dominant in a planting scheme.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 6-7.5 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Wet
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and prairies of Texas and into Mexico
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Solidago juliae, Solidago altissima var. canescens,
GBIF Accepted Name: Solidago juliae G.L.Nesom