Solidago petiolaris
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Solidago petiolaris

Downy Ragged Goldenrod

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
69
Observations
7

Description

Source: leafsnap

Solidago petiolaris is a North American species of goldenrod commonly called the downy ragged goldenrod. It is native to the United States and Mexico, in every coastal state from Texas to North Carolina, inland as far as southern Illinois, southern Nebraska, northeastern New Mexico, and Coahuila. Its preferred habitat is sandy areas.Solidago petiolaris is a perennial herb up to 150 cm (5 feet) tall. One plant can produce 190 or more small yellow flower heads in late summer through fall.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Coast goldenrod is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats and often does well in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Coast goldenrod can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its range may still be limited by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather and prolonged high temperatures can increase the chance of Coast goldenrod dying. In winter, protecting the plant from cold can boost its likelihood of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Early spring, when the Coast goldenrod is coming out of dormancy and starting active growth, is the best time to apply fertilizer. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy growth. Although Coast goldenrod has fairly low fertilizer needs, an annual application can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Solidago
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall

Tags (7)

Common Names (1)

en Downy Ragged Goldenrod