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(Solidago squarrosa)
Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa)
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Photo by: rboles | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: rboles | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-08-23T09:33:29-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Solidago squarrosa, commonly known as Stout Goldenrod, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, forest edges, and meadows in the Northeastern USA and Eastern Canada. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features erect, stout stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces plume-like clusters of small, bright yellow flowers from late summer to fall, which are highly attractive to pollinators.
Stout Goldenrod is valued for its hardiness and the late-season color it brings to gardens, with its showy flowers providing visual interest and supporting wildlife. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, meadow gardens, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscapes. This species is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, though it can adapt to a range of soil conditions. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires minimal maintenance. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from rust or mildew in humid conditions. Stout Goldenrod is not typically aggressive but can spread through rhizomes and self-seeding, so some control may be necessary to prevent it from dominating smaller plants in a garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Stout Goldenrod is valued for its hardiness and the late-season color it brings to gardens, with its showy flowers providing visual interest and supporting wildlife. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, meadow gardens, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscapes. This species is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, though it can adapt to a range of soil conditions. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires minimal maintenance. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from rust or mildew in humid conditions. Stout Goldenrod is not typically aggressive but can spread through rhizomes and self-seeding, so some control may be necessary to prevent it from dominating smaller plants in a garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, forest edges, and meadows
Other Names
Common Names: Verge D’Or Squarrose, Verge D’Or Squarreuse
Scientific Names: , Solidago squarrosa, Solidago confertiflora, Aster muehlenbergianus, Solidago squamosa, Solidago squarrosa f. ramosa, Solidago squarrosa f. squarrosa, Solidago squarrosa var. ramosa, Solidago squarrosa var. squarrosa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Solidago squarrosa Muhl.