Seeds: Solidago odora, Sweet goldenrod
 
Seed Information:
Seed sowing instructions
 
C(60) = Solidago odora seeds need at least 60 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
 
D = Sow on the surface of the soil. These seeds are very small.
 
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.
 
Plant information
Sweet goldenrod, so named for its glossy, anise-scented leaves, is easily grown in just about any conditions, preferring full sun and dry, sandy, soil. Plumes of small, yellow flowers sit atop tall downy stems ranging from 2-4 feet tall.
 
A favorite of bees and butterflies, these late summer blooms help support native pollinators preparing for the long winter. Goldenrod gets a bad rep for being mistaken as a main allergen, but this is not true! Goldenrods do not cause hay fever, this is caused by the look-a-like ragweed. In fact, goldenrod leaves have traditionally been used in herbal medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments.
 
Plant photos courtesy of Dan Wilder