How to Grow and Care for Goldenrods

The Solidago canadensis, colloquially known as canada goldenrod, is a perennial herb native to North America. This plant can be found growing in a variety of different habitats, and it often forms colonies. In many parts of Europe and East Asia, canada goldenrod is considered an invasive species.

The canada goldenrod is widespread across North America and is now widely spread in many countries around the world. A single plant can have as many as 1,500 flower heads and is considered as a dangerous invasive plant worldwide.

Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) is an herb in the sunflower family. It is widespread in the central and eastern United States and Mexico. Giant goldenrod is found in a variety of natural habitats and nature landscaping cultivation throughout the United States and grows in moderately moist soils. It is the state flower in Kentucky and Nebraska.

Wrinkleleaf goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is a flowering perennial plant related to the sunflower. It grows across the eastern and central reaches of North America in wet and well-balanced soils. Wrinkleleaf goldenrod is widely cultivated as an ornamental garden plant.

Seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a flowering plant species that grows well along coastal beaches, dunes, and salt marshes. Seaside goldenrod blossoms grow in brilliant yellow clusters. The leaves are waxy and thick, which is how they adapted to the drying effects of salt spray in their environment.