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Old Field Goldenrod

Solidago Nemoralis

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Overview

Solidago nemoralis, commonly known as Old Field Goldenrod, is a herbaceous perennial native to North America. Maturing to roughly 1-2 feet in height with a 1-foot spread, this plant boasts plumes of tiny, bright yellow flowers from late summer to fall. Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. Ideal for borders or naturalized areas, it's a pollinator magnet and resistant to deer.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Alpine, Temperate

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — with several tiny florets

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — incorporate the Old Field Goldenrod among grasses

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Drought-tolerant once established

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — The flower clusters are pyramid-shaped panicles

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — scientifically known as Solidago nemoralis

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Ideal for borders or naturalized areas, it's a pollinator magnet and resistant to deer

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — though it prefers well-drained soils

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — with several tiny florets

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — incorporate the Old Field Goldenrod among grasses

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Drought-tolerant once established

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — The flower clusters are pyramid-shaped panicles

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — scientifically known as Solidago nemoralis

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Ideal for borders or naturalized areas, it's a pollinator magnet and resistant to deer

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — though it prefers well-drained soils

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Its vertical structure adds depth

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — belonging to the Asteraceae family

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Maturing to roughly 1-2 feet in height with a 1-foot spread

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — This species of goldenrod typically reaches up to 2 feet in height and spreads approximately 1 to 2 feet wide

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — alongside other late-blooming perennials

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — gray-green leaves complement the cheerful yellow flower spikes that appear in late summer to fall

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — blossoming profusely and attracting a wide array of pollinators

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — bright yellow flowers from late summer to fall

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — perennial for full or half

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — while its golden flowers can be essential for seasonal interest

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — this plant boasts plumes of tiny

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soils

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — or use it as an accent plant in borders

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — creating a stunning autumnal display in any garden setting

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago Nemoralis) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms

Photographs by 9 contributors

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Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Daniel McClosky, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, CC BY 2.0 · source
Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Eric in SF, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Frank Mayfield, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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