Giant Goldenrod - Solidago gigantea
Solidago gigantea, or Giant Goldenrod, displays tall, arching stems adorned with plumes of bright yellow, feathery flowers. Its smooth, lance-shaped leaves contribute to its graceful appearance. Historically, preparations from this plant were employed for various health-related purposes, although modern scientific validation is limited. In garden and prairie plantings, it excels at creating airy, golden drifts, adding a vibrant late-season flourish. Its height and spreading habit make it ideal for naturalizing large areas, providing a crucial late-season food source for pollinators, and creating a dynamic, textured backdrop. It is a key component of late season prairie structure.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium
Bloom time: Late Summer, Early Fall
Height: 3-7ft
Wetland Status: FACW
Host Plant: Several moths, including the Goldenrod Gall Moth (Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis) and various other lepidoptera species.
Solidago gigantea, or Giant Goldenrod, displays tall, arching stems adorned with plumes of bright yellow, feathery flowers. Its smooth, lance-shaped leaves contribute to its graceful appearance. Historically, preparations from this plant were employed for various health-related purposes, although modern scientific validation is limited. In garden and prairie plantings, it excels at creating airy, golden drifts, adding a vibrant late-season flourish. Its height and spreading habit make it ideal for naturalizing large areas, providing a crucial late-season food source for pollinators, and creating a dynamic, textured backdrop. It is a key component of late season prairie structure.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium
Bloom time: Late Summer, Early Fall
Height: 3-7ft
Wetland Status: FACW
Host Plant: Several moths, including the Goldenrod Gall Moth (Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis) and various other lepidoptera species.
Solidago gigantea, or Giant Goldenrod, displays tall, arching stems adorned with plumes of bright yellow, feathery flowers. Its smooth, lance-shaped leaves contribute to its graceful appearance. Historically, preparations from this plant were employed for various health-related purposes, although modern scientific validation is limited. In garden and prairie plantings, it excels at creating airy, golden drifts, adding a vibrant late-season flourish. Its height and spreading habit make it ideal for naturalizing large areas, providing a crucial late-season food source for pollinators, and creating a dynamic, textured backdrop. It is a key component of late season prairie structure.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium
Bloom time: Late Summer, Early Fall
Height: 3-7ft
Wetland Status: FACW
Host Plant: Several moths, including the Goldenrod Gall Moth (Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis) and various other lepidoptera species.
