Photo by: Ginny Stibolt, Ixia Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Ginny Stibolt, Ixia Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Ginny Stibolt, Ixia Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
seaside goldenrod
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Solidago sempervirens
Family:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
flower
Size:
2.5-6 (8+) ft tall by 1.5-2.5 ft wide
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
yellow
Fruit Color:
NA
Phenology:
Flowers predominantly summer-fall.
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Wildflower garden.
Considerations:
Availability:
Seed
Propagation:
Seed, and divisions.
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Short very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Butterflies
- Nectar plant for monarch ( Danaus plexippus ) and other butterflies.
- Attracts many pollinators. The goldenrod soldier beetle (a.k.a. leatherwing beetle(, Chauliognathus pensylvanicus is a goldenrod pollinator ( FL Wildflower Foundation ).
Native Habitats:
Coastal upland forest. Coastal marshes, estuarine and bay shores.
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
The leaves have a waxy coating.
