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Solidago Goldenrod is one of the best wildflowers for late fall blooming and is very showy with large heads and flower clusters. Butterflies, hummingbirds, goldfinches, and other small birds are attracted to Solidago and feed on its nectar and flower seeds.
This Goldenrod wildflower is very versatile, native to the United States, and has many uses such as roadside plantings, providing wildlife with food and habitat, naturalized settings, and wildflower gardens.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 24 - 36 inches Bloom Season: Late summer and fall Bloom Color: Golden Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Sand, loam, well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.4 Foliage Color: Light green Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Solidago Rigida
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Surface sow down to 1/8 inch Sowing Rate: 5000 seeds covers 200 square feet Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 8 - 24 inches
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.