Species Solidago juncea | Known

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Names

Common Names: Early Goldenrod, Goldenrod, Plume Goldenrod, Yellow Top

Growth

Height: 18-48 inches
Spread: 18-30 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Yellow (gold)

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 3-8
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally Full Sun or Partial Shade (Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day; Partial Shade: 2–6 hours of direct sunlight per day)
Soil Type: Average, well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture, ranging from sandy to loamy textures.
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged soils.
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0 Slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Summer and Fall
Bloom Time: Summer to Early Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Bees: Yes, Butterflies: Yes, Other pollinators: Yes, Birds: Yes, Hummingbirds: Not specified

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Aiton
Publication: Hort. Kew. 3: 213 (1789)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Astereae
Subtribe: Solidagininae
Genus: Solidago

Synonyms

Solidago juncea var. neobohemica Solidago arguta var. scabrella Solidago juncea var. scabrella Solidago juncea var. juncea Solidago arguta var. juncea Solidago juncea f. juncea Aster ciliaris Solidago juncea f. scabrella Solidago juncea var. ramosa

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024