The Story
Anise Scented Goldenrod is a native herbaceous perennial with downy stems and aromatic dark green foliage with translucent spots. Dense plume-like panicles of tiny yellow flowers that bloom in late summer into fall. Best color with full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.
Solidago odora is a host for several moths. The flowers have a special value to honeybees and attracts butterflies.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 4' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Rust may occur. Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spot. Can be an aggressive spreader in optimum conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena, Stonecrop, Fountain Grass
IMAGE: Eric Hunt, Solidago odora Arkansas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Description
Anise Scented Goldenrod is a native herbaceous perennial with downy stems and aromatic dark green foliage with translucent spots. Dense plume-like panicles of tiny yellow flowers that bloom in late summer into fall. Best color with full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.
Solidago odora is a host for several moths. The flowers have a special value to honeybees and attracts butterflies.
|
Type: |
Perennial |
|
Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
|
Height: |
2' - 4' |
|
Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
|
Spacing: |
1.5' |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
|
Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Rust may occur. Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spot. Can be an aggressive spreader in optimum conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena, Stonecrop, Fountain Grass
IMAGE: Eric Hunt, Solidago odora Arkansas, CC BY-SA 4.0
