Gray Goldenrod, Old Field Goldenrod

Gray Goldenrod, Old Field Goldenrod Solidago nemoralis Full to part sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, tolerant of most soils, slightly acidic to neutral pH.  6-24 inches height, blooms late summer into fall, yellow flowers, prolific re-seeder and also spreads by rhizomes. Germination Code:  C(60), D.  If seed is fresh, no pre-treatment required. Native Region:  Statewide except absent in the northwest corner of the state One of the smallest species of goldenrod and also one of the latest to bloom.  Produces a mass of bright yellow, fragrant flowers. Tolerates very poor soil and is excellent for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is an under-utilized species that is shorter and less aggressive than common goldenrod. However will still form somewhat weedy colonies and not the best choice for a managed garden.  Best in a meadow or cottage garden where it can naturalize.  Attracts butterflies, bees and birds. flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;loam flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky

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