Sweet goldenrod typically starts flowering in late summer or early fall, usually in August or September.
sweet goldenrod
Solidago odora
Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora) is a sweet-smelling perennial plant that grows in North America. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and produces small, yellow flowers in bunches. The leaves are fragrant and their shape resembles a lance or spearhead. When crushed, they release a pleasant, sweet aroma that smells like anise or licorice. When in full bloom, it creates a vibrant, yellow carpet in sunny meadows and fields. The nectar produced by the flowers works as an attractant for both birds and butterflies. Sweet Goldenrod is considered a beneficial plant for pollinators and beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any native garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
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.
sunlight
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.
pruning
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Oct
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Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Sweet goldenrod typically starts flowering in late summer or early fall, usually in August or September.
