Goldenrod, European (Solidago virgaurea), packet of 50 seeds, organic
$4.95
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 8
Herbaceous perennial flowering dark yellow to 2 feet tall, widely distributed in Europe, Asia and North America. Highly adaptable, fine in regular garden soil or clay soils, sun to part shade. Traditional usage (TWM): Antiinflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic. The flowering herb is used extensively, often in formula. Sow seeds by pressing firmly into surface, fall or spring.
50 seeds per packet, Certified Organically Grown
In stock
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Christine Owensby –
Hello Richo Cech:
I was considering purchasing goldenrod. I have a question in regards to how it spreads as I read it was invasive. Does it spread by rhizomes or is it clumping where I could have a little more control of it? Thank you, Christine
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Richo Cech –
Goldenrod spreads rhizomatously and also self-seeds. It can be very pesky and is a great medicinal herb. If you want it, harvest in full flower. If you don’t want it, mow it or till it. richo
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TwoHoesGardening –
How long to maturity, from seed?
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Richo Cech –
flowers in the second year, depending on when planted, spring or fall, could be 12 months or 8 months.
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Jennifer Pal –
I have seed of 5 different types, Blue Stemmed (caesia), zig zag (flexicaulis), Bog (uliginosa), Showy (speciosa) and Cliff (sciaphila). Does this matter medicinally?
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Richo Cech –
hi jennifer, It does matter. European herbalists swear by S. virgaurea, another species S. odora is equally useful, and S. canadensis or S. gigantea are also useful. richo
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Lorena –
Hi Richo. I’m in Florida zone 9a. Is goldenrod ok to grow in my area? Thank you!
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Richo Cech –
hi lorena, we list this to zone 8 due to heat sensitivity but some authorities do list it to zone 9. my approach is to try everything and keep what works. richo
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