Louisiana State Flower: Golden Rod

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Goldenrod is a native North American perennial wildflower that is tall and slim with fluffy golden flower spikes in various shades of yellow. Once regarded as an invasive weed, goldenrod is increasingly valued by gardeners thanks to cultivars that offer better performance and more attractive flowers. Goldenrod grows best in any sunny location, survives well in average or even poor soil, and thrives in temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Goldenrod Care

    Here are the main care requirements for growing goldenrod.

    Plant goldenrod in the spring or fall, choosing a sunny location with average soil.

    Stake the taller varieties so the plants don’t flop and bend. 

    Water young goldenrod plants weekly to keep soil moist until established, then only supplement in drought.

    Do not overfertilize; goldenrod does not need fertilizer at all.

    Light

    Goldenrod craves full sun for optimal flowering. The plant will tolerate a bit of shade, though a shady location can reduce its blooms.

    Soil

    Goldenrod is not overly picky about soil but it must be well-drained with a pH in the acidic-to-neutral range. This plant can tolerate sandy, rocky, and clay soils. Very rich soil can cause the plant to become leggy and potentially flop over.

    Water

    Water new goldenrod plants weekly to maintain damp, but not soggy soil. Mature goldenrod plants are drought tolerant and rarely need supplemental watering except when rainfall is scarce.

    Temperature and Humidity

    The hardiness range varies a bit depending on the species, but most goldenrods thrive in USDA cold hardiness zones 2 to 8, taking heat and cold weather in stride. Goldenrod isn’t fussy about humidity, either.

    Fertilizer

    Fertilizing goldenrod is typically not necessary because the plants do well in lean soil conditions. However, if the soil quality is poor or you wish to give your plants a boost to increase their height, add a layer of compost in the spring.

    Too much fertilization often leads to floppy green growth and reduces flower production.

    SOURCE: THE SPRUCE.COM

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