Full Sun
Medium
It prefers moist conditions and medium textured soils. Canada goldenrod usually does not establish on very wet or dry sites, and it is fairly intolerant of shade.
Goldenrod germinates readily in spring from fall-sown seed.
It propagate easily also from fragments of rhizome planted into potting or topsoil, where they should be kept moist until well rooted.
The plant can be also started indoors in late winter, under lights or in a sunny window, and set them out after heavy frosts pass.4
These estimates for how long Canada goldenrod takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 30 days | Min days | Max days (0)
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The name Solidago comes from two Latin words ‘solido’, meaning “to strengthen or make whole,” and ‘ago’, meaning “to make.” The name is referred to the medicinal characteristics the flower possesses.
The botanical epithet is from the neo Latin canadensis meaning “of Canada”5.
Contrary to popular belief, goldenrod does not cause hay fever. Allergies are generally triggered by ragweed which blooms at the same time as goldenrod, but does not have noticeable flowers.
Solidago canadensis L.