Solidago Or Goldenrod

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Quickly assimilating land areas, Solidago is not afraid of either heat or cold. Without requiring special care, the plant rushes to the heavens, growing up to two meters in height. Lush bright yellow panicles of inflorescences-baskets adorn the world for a long period

Rod Solidago

About a hundred perennial herbaceous plant species have united in the genus Solidago or Goldenrod.

Their rich golden panicles of inflorescences can be found in the most unexpected places. Periodically visiting relatives who have gone to a better world, you sometimes have to wade through the dense thickets of Solidago, swaying their yellow flowers, symbolizing separation.

They seize territories with enviable stubbornness, provoking a person to a war with thickets. But do not rush to cut down solidago at the root. Its fragrant flowers attract bees, storing amber fragrant honey for people and for themselves. In addition, traditional healers use the leaves and flowers of the plant to treat many human ailments.

Tired of the monotony of weeding annoying weeds, brew fresh or dry Solidago flowers. A cup of this tea will return strength, giving vigor and joy of being.

Varieties

* Solidago ordinary (Solidago virgaaurea) or

Common goldenrod - do not be confused by the adjective "ordinary". From the fact that the plant can often be found in nature, its beauty does not become less vivid. Rare golden-yellow panicles, collected from small baskets-inflorescences, reminiscent of chamomile inflorescences, are popularly called the "Golden Rod". Any mischief would prefer such a rod than a willow twig. Although, personally, I am categorically against any kind of rod. The plant gives its golden flowering to the world in July-August.

* Solidago Canadian (Solidago canadensis) - large inflorescences of a pyramidal or paniculate shape, collected from small yellow flowers, sometimes similar to the wings of a firebird, spread over an erect strong stem that grows up to two meters in height. It is not without reason that the most popular cultivar in the culture was named “Golden Wings”. Lanceolate leaves have a jagged or almost solid edge.

* Solidago hybrid (Solidago x hybrida) - the above two species gave birth to numerous hybrids. Goldenrod blooms from July to November, showing the world its yellow elongated apical panicle inflorescences. The breeders "belittled" the plant, bringing out undersized compact forms (up to 40 cm high). The weeping hybrid form of Solidago is also interesting.

* Solidaster (Solidaster) - a child obtained from crossing Solidago and Astra. Like all children, the plant tried to take the best from its parents, and therefore its panicle inflorescences acquired larger flowers with clearly visible petals.

Growing

Solidago can grow in full sun and partial shade, where it blooms later and continues to bloom until frost. It tolerates high and low temperatures perfectly.

With its unpretentiousness, the soil prefers fertilized and moist. Since the plant quickly depletes the reserves of nutrients in the soil to maintain its powerful parts, the plantings have to be renewed periodically, ignoring the perennial nature of the plant. Or do not skimp on fertilizing the soil, combining the introduction of complex fertilizers with watering the plant. Watering is required regularly so that the soil is always moist.

For the winter, the peduncles are cut, practically, under the very root.

Reproduction

Propagated by sowing seeds, or by dividing rhizomes. It grows quickly, so you should limit its agility so that the whole dacha does not turn into thickets of Solidago.

Enemies

In general, Goldenrod is a very robust plant that not every pest can handle. But it happens that young plants are overwhelmed by fungi, leading to a slowdown in growth, deformation of the stems, and the appearance of rust on the leaves.

Leaves can be damaged by small insects or caterpillars.