Solidago Species, Louisiana Goldenrod
Solidagoludoviciana

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solidago (so-li-DAY-go)
Species: ludoviciana (loo-doh-vik-ee-AH-nuh)

Synonym:Solidago strigosa

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds