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Asteraceae

Ohio Goldenrod

Solidago ohioensis

Encouragement and good fortune.

Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Solidago
Native to
central and eastern North America
Bloom season
Late Summer, Fall
Type
herbaceous perennial
Height
2-4 ft
Sunlight
full sun
Soil
moist, calcareous, well-drained
Water
moderate
Hardiness
4-7
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Unlike many goldenrods that have arching plumes, Ohio goldenrod has flat-topped flower clusters.
  • Goldenrods are unfairly blamed for hay fever — the real culprit is ragweed, which blooms at the same time.
  • It prefers calcium-rich soils and is often found growing near fens, bogs, and marl flats.
  • Thomas Edison experimented with goldenrod species to produce natural rubber from their latex.
  • It is less aggressive than many goldenrod species, making it well-suited for managed garden plantings.

Color meanings

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encouragement

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treasure

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growth

Uses

  • native plant gardens
  • pollinator support
  • prairie restorations
  • rain gardens