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27 paź 2024 · Goldenrod is part of the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its tall, slim growth and golden-yellow blooms. Here’s a quick rundown of its essential features: Botanical Name: Solidago spp. Family: Asteraceae. Plant Type: Herbaceous, perennial. Mature Size: 1.5–5 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wide.
Bluestem Goldenrod is a Wildlflower in the Asteraceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows 3 feet tall with showy clusters of yellow flowers that hug greenish-purple stems in the summer and early fall. In recent times goldenrods have been blamed for hay fever, but its irritating symptoms are actually caused by ragweed (Ambrosia ...
Shade-tolerant, Solidago caesia (Wreath Goldenrod) is a herbaceous perennial wildflower forming a clump of arching, blue-green stems clad with lance-shaped, toothed, medium to dark green leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm).
18 sie 2023 · One common insect is the goldenrod gall fly (Eurosta solidagnis), a tephritid fly smaller than the housefly with translucent wings mottled with brown splotches. This clumsy flier only lives 10 to 14 days and completes its entire life cycle on goldenrod.
Tiny, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers typically with 3-4 rays per head appear in a series of loose clusters in the leaf axils along the length of the stems, with the terminal clusters being the largest. Blooms in late summer to fall. Lance-shaped, medium green leaves (2-5" long) are toothed, tapered and sharply pointed.
16 lip 2024 · Understanding Goldenrod. A. Varieties of Fall-Blooming Goldenrod. Solidago rugosa (Rough Goldenrod) Solidago sphacelata (Zig-zag Goldenrod) Solidago caesia (Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod) B. Benefits of Planting Goldenrod. Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Supports local wildlife including birds.
Solidago caesia (bluestem goldenrod) is one of the most elegant of goldenrods. Relatively small, well behaved, and shade tolerant, it's a great addition for the woodland garden or edge.
