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Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis
Edible value3Medicinal value3Other uses1
perennial1.6×1.8 mzone 5–9partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Canada goldenrod is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Asteraceae
Habit
perennial
Height
1.6 m
Spread
1.8 m
Growth
fast
Lifespan
10 years
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 5–9
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
moist – very wet
pH
5 – 7.5

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible3 of 10
Medicinal3 of 10
Other uses1 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Canada goldenrod: how big does it get?

Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 1.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.8 m. Growth is fast.

Canada goldenrod: what site does it need?

Canada goldenrod tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.5.

Canada goldenrod: is it hardy?

Canada goldenrod is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Canada goldenrod: will it grow in Central Europe?

Canada goldenrod is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

Canada goldenrod: when does it flower?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to October.

Canada goldenrod: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Canada goldenrod. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Canada goldenrod: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 1/10.

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