seeds: Solidago bicolor (white goldenrod)

NEW ENGLAND ECOTYPE

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

code C(60), D
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

White goldenrod, or silverrod shares few characteristics with others in the Solidago species, namely the height of the flower stalks, the preference for full sun and drier soil, and the special value to native bees.

Solidago bicolor is the only goldenrod in this area that has white flowers, and the blossoms climb the stem in a spiral formation, rather than sit atop in an umbrella shape like its yellow cousins. The late-summer, bell-shaped blossoms are attractive to butterflies, bees, and birds love the seeds that result.

The sap of the goldenrod is toxic to mammals, so deer and rabbits avoid this plant, making it a highly beneficial one to have in your garden without much care.

seeds: Solidago bicolor (white goldenrod)

$4.75

Quantity

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

seeds: Solidago bicolor (white goldenrod)

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