Solidago Species, Early Goldenrod, Giant Goldenrod, Smooth Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod
Solidagogigantea

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solidago (so-li-DAY-go)
Species: gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)

Synonym:Doria dumetorum

Synonym:Solidago cleliae

Synonym:Solidago dumetorum

Synonym:Solidago serotina

Synonym:Solidago somesii

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed