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!

seeds: Solidago nemoralis (Gray goldenrod)

Name: seeds: Solidago nemoralis (Gray goldenrod)
SKU: SEED-SOL-NEM

$4.75

Quantity

Only 4 left in stock

packet 100 seeds

stratification code
C(60), D

type: herbaceous perennial

sun needs: Sun to shade

water needs: dry, average

height: 2'

plant spacing: 1/sq ft

bloom time: August, September

bloom color: yellow

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.