When the seasons shift towards autumn, have you ever noticed a thick carpet of gold flowers gilding an old pasture or field?
While it might look like the mythical King Midas had his way with the landscape, chances are that those yellow blooms were goldenrod.
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Goldenrods are wildflowers that bear gorgeous, golden sprays of late-season color. These easy-care perennials attract beneficial insects and pollinators like bees and butterflies.
While these plants are often seen growing in spots where they planted themselves, they can also be a much welcomed, intentional member of your flower garden or landscape.
We’re going to provide some tips for growing goldenrods so you can choose the species or cultivar that will fit into your landscape design plans – and one that will be at home in your growing conditions.
That way, you can use these North American native species to your advantage – and theirs as well.
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While there are plants from several different genera which go by the common name “goldenrod,” in this article we’re going to be looking at those that are currently classified in the genus Solidago, as well as one species that has since been reclassified.
What Is Goldenrod?Goldenrod is the common name used for many species of wildflowers, most of which are classified under the genus Solidago, a group made up of about 100 to 120 different species.
Some of these species have been reclassified and belong to different genera now, but are still widely referred to as solidagos.
Goldenrods tend to produce large clusters of small flowers which are usually
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