Solidago multiradiata
Common Name(s):
Mountain Goldenrod
Alpine Goldenrod
Synonym:
Solidago ciliosa
Arctic goldenrod
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Sep
Flowers in heads with both yellow ray and disk flowers
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Leaves linear to spoon shaped with shallow toothed margins, up to 8" long
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Western U.S. and Canada
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
2
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
2-20"
Spread:
12-24"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Rocky, lowland & subalpine habitats. Frequent in dry open areas of the Edwards Plateau and North Central Texas. Well-drained sand, loam, caliche, limestone.
Soil:
Prefers sandy soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Top dress with compost
Mulch:
Crushed gravel, pumice
Water first season to establish then withhold. ensure good drainage, deadheading is optional and depends on whether reseeding is wanted or not
Long Term:
Winter:
A light layer of mulch can be added
Spring:
Prune diead winter growth down to 6" from soil
Summer:
Full sun, trim flowering heads after blooming
Fall:
Can either prune spent flowering heads or leave them intact
General Care Comments:
Thrives in full sun, prefers dry conditions, tolerates most moils
Common Problems
Flopping, unwanted reseeding, heat and drought stress
Diseases:
Rust, powdery mildew
Insects:
Red goldenrod aphid, goldenrod gall fly, leaf beetles
Environmental Problems:
Aggressive spreading, soil disturbance sensitivity, native habitat threats
Pests:
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