Plant Data Sheet
Solidago
Canadensis Var.
Canadensis
var.
Gilvocanescens
Species: Canada Goldenrod - Solidago Canadensis var. Gilvocanescens. Height: 2-5 feet(40-150 cm). Width: 3 feet (91 cm). (4)
Range: It is found in
AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE,
NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. But
the variety Gilvocanescens is only found in 17
states. (4)
Climate, elevation: Hardy to USDA Zone 3 (average minimum annual temperature -40ºF). (3)
Local occurrence: This species is native to 39 states, but in Washington state, is can be found in these Counties: Whatcom, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Orelle, Spokane, Whitman, Walla Walla, Grant, Chelan, Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Jefferson, Clallam, Yakima, Pacific, Lewis, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, and Klickitat. (4)
Habitat preferences: Abandoned farmlands, infrequently grazed pastures, waste areas, and tallgrass prairies, also along roadsides and fence lines, in dry open fields, and in open woods or damp meadows that dry out every year. This is a perennial plant. (3)
Plant strategy type/successional
stage: It is consider an invasive plant by
Associated species: It
is in the family of Asters (Asteraceae). (4)
May be collected as: Reproduces by seed and vegetatively by rhizomes. Therefore, it can be collected as seed or division. (3)
Collection restrictions or guidelines: If collected by division, it can only be collected after its first year of growth. Allow seed heads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds (1, 3)
Seed germination (needs dormancy breaking?): It needs stratification. (3)
Seed life (can be stored, short shelf-life, long shelf-life): N/A
Recommended seed storage conditions: N/A
Propagation recommendations: By seed in late winter to spring, but division is the most successful method (spring). (2, 3)
Soil or medium requirements: Tolerates wide
range of soil fertility and texture conditions, but typically found in fairly
moist soils. Not found on waterlogged sites and only rarely on very dry sites.
It prefers dry areas. It requires full sun.(2, 3)
Installation form: Cultivars and species available by mail order from specialty suppliers or at local nurseries. Do not plant in busy areas, since bees love this plant. .(2, 3)
Recommended planting density: Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) (1)
Care requirements after installed: Do not use fertilizer after installation. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater (1, 2)
Normal rate of growth or spread; lifespan: It is an aggressive creeping plant. (2)
Sources cited
1. Dave’s Garden. Cited May 20, 2006. Available at http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/1154/index.html
2. Rainy
3. Rook, J.S. Earl. Solidago
Canadensis.
4. USDA plants. Plant Data base. Cited May 20, 2006. Available at http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SOCA6&photoID=soca6_003_avp.tif
Data compiled by:
Mercedes Mijares.