seeds: Solidago speciosa (showy goldenrod)

Seed information

Seed sowing instructions

(A) Seeds should germinate when sown in a warm location.
(D) Sow these seeds on the surface of the soil.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Plant information

As with most others in the Goldenrod genus, showy goldenrod is a pollinator haven, and can grow in some of the toughest conditions you can find. This species in particular is a bit more compact than others, reaching 2-3 feet in height, and has beautiful, large clusters of yellow flowers. Pinch the flower heads as they begin to fade and you will encourage additional blooms to emerge.

Goldenrods are often wrongly blamed for causing seasonal allergies such as hayfever, but the pollen from goldenrods is very large and sticky, so it doesn’t fly through the air like ragweed pollen.

If you are concerned about the pushy nature of goldenrods, this is the species for you! Solidago speciosa is clump-forming and not as aggressive as some of its cousins. Combine this pollinator powerhouse with some of our other favorites, like Schizachyrium scoparium, Liatris scariosa, and Physostegia virginiana for a colorful garden that will attract more pollinators than you could imagine.

seeds: Solidago speciosa (showy goldenrod)

$4.50

Quantity

packet 200 seeds

stratification code
A, D

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

October 1: Seeds sales begin and will be available for purchase:

in-person OR

online with in-person pickup OR

online with shipping within New England.

Please choose the delivery method at checkout.

Seeds arrive in a curbside-recyclable padded envelope (no plastic).

Note: New species will become available each day over the first week or two.

Species listed as "local ecotype" are collected ethically from Ecoregion 59 and grown out for sale.

Native Plants
for New England

seeds: Solidago speciosa (showy goldenrod)

details

Stratification Codes

Seed Calendar

Related Products

seeds: Rudbeckia laciniata (cutleaf coneflower)

seeds: Antennaria plantaginifolia (Plantain pussytoes)

seeds: Geranium maculatum (wild geranium)

seeds: Allium tricoccum (wild leek)

seeds: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (New York aster)

seeds: Echinacea pallida (pale purple coneflower)

seeds: Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower)

seeds: Elymus virginicus (Virginia wild rye)

Colorful Moth Illustrated Garland

Straight Blade Pruners

Bumblebee hat

Botanical print card- 5x7

Botanical coasters

Farmer's Defense Garden Sleeves- Forest Green

seeds: Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey tea)

seeds: Baptisia tinctoria (Small yellow wild indigo)