SOLIDAGO rigida (Rigid Goldenrod)
Solidago ridiga, also known as stiff goldenrod, is a weedy, perennial herb that can be found in open forests, glades, thickets, and prairies throughout the state. Atop stiff, broad-leaved, and hairy stems, small, bright yellow daisy-like flowers are borne in dense, erect, flat-topped terminal clusters. Bees and butterflies are attracted to it.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 23,750 | 750 |
| 1OZ | 47,500 | 1,500 |
| 1/4LB | 190,000 | 6,000 |
| 1/2LB | 380,000 | 12,000 |
| 1LB | 760,000 | 24,000 |
| 5LB | 3,800,000 | 120,000 |
Scientific Name: Solidago Rigida
Common Name: Rigid Goldenrod
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Solidago-Goldenrods
Zone: 3 to 9
Native Range: Eastern and Central North America
Full Growth Height: 36-60 "
Width in Across: 12-36 "
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Flower Characteristics: Showy
Pollinators: Butterflies, Birds
Flower Color: Bright Yellow
Tolerate: Clay Soil, Deer, Dry Soil
Water Requirement: Low, Average
Maintenance: Average
Soil Type: Clay, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained, Moist
Soil pH: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Uses: Informal and Cottage Gardens, Beds and Borders, Meadows, Butterfly Gardens