Solidago virgaurea
Solidago virgaurea
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Albania | Algeria | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | Cambodia | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | East Aegean Is. | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Greece | Hungary | India | Iran | Ireland | Italy | Japan | Krym | Kuril Is. | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | Nepal | Netherlands | North Caucasus | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Pakistan | Palestine | Philippines | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Sardegna | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine | Vietnam
Wikimedia: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Solidago
- Species:
- Solidago virgaurea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.