Seeds: Solidago nemoralis, gray goldenrod
 
Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.
 
Seed sowing instructions
 
C(60) = Solidago nemoralis seeds need at least 60 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
 
D = Sow on the surface of the soil. 
 
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.
 
Plant information
 
Gray goldenrod is a short and lovely goldenrod often found in disturbed areas, which gives it its other common name “old field goldenrod”. However, these showy yellow wand-like flowers with gray-green stems and leaves are dynamic in a garden setting.
 
This plant is drought tolerant, and quite adaptable to whatever conditions you throw at it. However, it thrives in a sunny site with slightly acidic average to dry soil. In a most ideal site these can spread quite readily, so if you want them in a contained area you can to keep them in check with deadheading late fall. However, Solidago nemoralis is not as aggressive here as Canada goldenrod.
 
Solidago nemoralis is a great choice for a low wildflower meadow or pollinator garden. Native butterflies, long-tongued bees, and short-tongued bees flock to grey goldenrod for it’s abundant nectar. Seeds are eaten by Goldfinch in the winter.
 
One of the Blue Stem Natives owners happily has this under-utilized perennial wildflower in her yard and in the fall it’s alight with happy pollinators. We highly recommend!