Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Solidago

Species:

Solidago ptarmicoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open, sunny habitats