Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis)

Old Field Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis)

Solidago nemoralis is the scientific name for the species more commonly known as Old Field Goldenrod, a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. This hardy plant is native to North America and is widely found throughout Canada, appearing in every province except Newfoundland and Labrador. In the United States, its range extends across all states located wholly or partially east of the Rocky Mountains. The species is known by a variety of common names, including Gray Goldenrod, Gray-stem Goldenrod, Old-field Goldenrod, Field Goldenrod, Prairie Goldenrod, Dwarf Goldenrod, and Dyersweed Goldenrod, reflecting its diverse habitats and historical uses.

Old Field Goldenrod is a pioneer plant commonly found in diverse habitats such as forests, prairies, grasslands, old fields, and along roadsides. Its vibrant, bright yellow flowers are particularly attractive to a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, and flies, all of which play an essential role in its reproduction. Additionally, some insects, like Leaf-footed bugs and caterpillars, feed on its leaves, while many birds, especially the American goldfinch, consume its seeds throughout the entire year. This plant supports a rich ecosystem and contributes significantly to local biodiversity.

Plant Details:

USDA Zones: 3-9

Germination Needs: Needs 60 Days of Cold-Moist Stratification, Seeds are small needing light to germinate, surface so and bottom water for best results.

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full to Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry

Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches

Height: 2 feet

Bloom time: August, September

Bloom Color: Yellow

Advantages:

Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles

Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.

Deer Resistant: Yes

Native to: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Seed Count: 25+

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Packet quantities:

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All of our native seed is hand reared, hand-picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.

Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed

Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed

All packets are individually marked at the bottom of the front label with expected count, however most if not all packets will have many more than the minimum count by default.

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