Solidago canadensis, PA Ecotype

Canada Goldenrod, PA Ecotype

Aggressive rhizomatous species; does well with switchgrass and big bluestem; dominant robust vegetation adds diversity to native landscapes; provides cover for wildlife. (Note: Our harvest of this species from natural stands includes the species Solidago gigantea and Solidago altissima).

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows

• Habitat:

  Moist or dry open places, fields, roadsides.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  July to October

• Flower Color:

  Yellow

• Typical Height:

  6.5 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  4.8 – 7.5

• Pollinator Value:

  Very High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  4,600,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.07 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• Ernst Native Habitat for Strip Mines Mix