Solidago caesia (Blue-stemed Goldenrod or Wreath Goldenrod)


Botanical Information

FamilyCompositae
GenusSolidago
Speciescaesia
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginCentral and Eastern North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeLarger herbaceous borders.
PropagationPropagate by division.
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of a range of conditions.
Notable SpecimensJoany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are lanceolate, to 12 x 3 cm, with lower leaves that are smaller and early deciduous.
Flower DescriptionRay florets in clusters of 3-4.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is small and pubescent.

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