Solidago

Goldenrod

Message of the Flower

Mental Sincerity

The Mother’s Comment

The essential condition for integral honesty.

Colour

Yellow

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Various, including 'Goldenmosa', 'Crown of Rays'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small individual flowers, but clusters can be large and showy

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

Typically 5 petal-like ray florets per flower

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mild to non-noticeable

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Altrernate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late summer to fall

Climate

Temperate to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-resistant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soils but can adapt to various soil types

Temperature Ranges

Hardy across a wide range of temperate climates

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally resistant, though can attract aphids and be affected by rust and mildew in some conditions

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other insects

Habitat

Meadows, prairies, forest edges, and roadsides

Role in the Ecosystem

Important for pollinators; provides late-season nectar sources

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens and natural landscaping for fall color

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Sometimes used in herbal dyes

Endangered Status

Not endangered; some species are protected in certain areas