sweet goldenrod

Sweet goldenrod requires regular watering, but water should be limited to ensure the soil doesn't become soggy. During the active growing season, sweet goldenrod should be watered deeply once every week or every 2 weeks, providing the soil with 1 inch of water each time. During periods of extreme heat or very dry weather, water can be given more frequently, such as twice weekly. During the winter months when the plant is dormant, watering frequency should be reduced to once every 4-6 weeks. Be sure to check the soil before each watering to ensure that it is dry; over-watering should be avoided.

Sweet Goldenrod prefers full sunlight to partial shade. As an herbaceous perennial, sweet goldenrod prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day throughout the growing season. It may tolerate some shade during hot midday sun, but the more sunlight it receives, the better its growth and flowering. Sweet goldenrod blooms during mid to late summer months, so plenty of sunlight during this time is essential to promote blooms and healthy vegetative growth.

Sweet goldenrod (Solidago odora) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning should be minimal and should focus on cutting out any dead growth, as well as any crowded or diseased branches. You can also selectively thin out overlapping areas in order to promote an open, airy look. You should avoid removing more than ⅓ of the overall growth of the plant in any single pruning session, and should be sure not to leave any overly long or spindly branches.