Solidago rigida Oligoneuron
rigidum
Stiff
Goldenrod -
Rigid Goldenrod
(sole-ih-DAY-go RIG-ih duh) (lig-oh-NOOR-on RIG-ih-dum)
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Habitat | Bloom Period | Color | Height Inches | Moisture | Plant Spacing | Lifespan |
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Sun | September | Yellow | 36 - 60 | Average | 8 to 24 Inches | Perennial |
Additional photo Photos by cj Goldenrods Do Not Cause Hay Fever.
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Solidago
rigida seed |
approximate |
approximate coverage |
1
packet - $ 2.50 |
200 |
20 sq
ft |
1 ounce - $12.00 |
43,750 |
1,500 sq
ft |
1
pound ----------- |
700,000 |
25,000 sq
ft |
Solidago = From the word for heal, to make whole
rigida = stiff rigid
Solidago rigida or Oligoneuron rigidum is also called Stiff Goldenrod, Rigid goldenrod and Prairie Goldenrod. Native Stiff Goldenrod flowers can be used for roadside plantings, wildlife food/habitat, and wildflower gardens. Solidago rigida is one of the best wildflowers for late fall blooming and is very showy with larger heads and flower clusters than most goldenrods. The bright yellow flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, Goldfinches, and other small birds feed on its seeds. The large softly hairy leaves are attractive all summer turning a dusty rose in autumn. Stiff Goldenrod is best grown in full sun and well drained garden soil.
Solidago rigida Stiff Goldenrod plants with their distinctive foliage and showy flowers are beautiful when grown in the butterfly garden, cutting garden, or in a prairie meadow with Echinacea (Coneflower), Ratibida (Prairie Coneflower), Liatris (Blazing Star), Monarda (Wild Bergamot) and Big Bluestem grass. Solidago rigida seeds germinate without pretreatment.
Native Solidago rigida wildflowers occur naturally in prairies, meadows, and savannas from Massachusetts and New York to Saskatchewan, south to Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. Asteraceae (Aster Family)
The map below shows areas where native Solidago rigida prairie Goldenrod plants grows wild, it is hardy over a much wider area when planted. Plant in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 to 9.
Solidago rigida |
Arkansas |
Massachusetts |
Oklahoma |
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complements of USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1
(http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA
70874-4490 USA.
Alternate Names
Old Field Goldenrod, Prairie Goldenrod, Dwarf Goldenrod
Uses
Landscaping and Wildlife: Grey goldenrod is a beautiful plant in flower and
creates an effective groundcover in dry, harsh, sunny conditions. For these
reasons it is often used in native landscapes, rock gardens, butterfly gardens
and meadow plantings. It also has potential as a component of conservation
mixes. A wide range of insects visit the flowers for pollen and nectar,
including long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, Sphecid and Vespid wasps,
flies, butterflies, moths and beetles. Bee pollinators include honey bees,
Little Carpenter bees, Halictid bees and Plasterer bees. Fly pollinators include
Syrphid flies, Tachinid flies, Flesh flies, Blow flies and Muscid flies. The
caterpillars of many moths, including the goldenrod scarlet plant bug,
net-veined beetle and leaf-footed bug, feed on the foliage and other parts of
this plant. The seeds are also eaten by the Eastern Goldfinch to a limited
extent. Ethno botanical: Native Americans boiled the roots and used the liquid
to treat jaundice and kidney disorders. The leaves were boiled and the liquid
used as a wash for burns and skin ulcers. The Navajo burned the plant as
incense, and the seeds were used for food.
Status
Please consult the PLANTS Web site and your State Department of Natural
Resources for this plant’s current status (e.g. threatened or endangered
species, state noxious status, and wetland indicator values).
Description and Adaptation
Gray goldenrod is a native perennial wildflower it is one of the smaller species
of goldenrod, growing from 6 inches and seldom reaching 2.5 feet tall. The
central stem is reddish or grey-green and covered with short white hairs, often
in lines. Usually this stem has winged leaflets at the axils of the upper
leaves. The alternate leaves are up to 4 inches long and ¾” across, pubescent
(covered with fine short hairs) and become smaller as they ascend the stem. The
leaves taper to a narrow base and have a soft scratch feel to them. The leaf
margins are smooth or slightly serrate. Grey goldenrod flowers later than most
other goldenrods. The narrow flower is wider in the middle and has numerous
yellow compound flowers that are about ¼” across. The blooming period occurs
during the fall and lasts about a month. The flowers occasionally have a slight
fragrance. After flowering, the small dry seed develops with tufts of hair and
are dispersed by the wind. The root system consists of a branching caudex (a
thickened root structure that serves as water storage for the plant) and
rhizomes. The caudex root system is especially prevalent on older plants. In
suitable locations, grey goldenrod has a tendency to form groups of plants.
Grey goldenrod is a carefree plant that prefers growing in full sun and dry
soil. This plant thrives in sand, clay or gravel soils. It will also grow in
fertile soils however it can be short-lived if the site is too rich.
Distribution: This species is widely distributed from Georgia to Texas, north to
Nova Scotia and Alberta Canada in USDA cold hardiness zones 2 – 9. Habitats
include: meadows, dry open woods, upland Control prairies, pastures, savannas,
fallow fields, thickets, roadsides, railroads, eroded slopes, and sand dunes
Establishment
Seed Propagation: Seed ripens in the autumn and should be collected when the
heads are brown and become fluffy. Fresh seed germinates at low percentages
without any
pretreatment. Germination is improved by 90 days of cold moist pretreatment (40
degrees F). This pretreatment may be accomplished artificially in a refrigerator
or by sowing the seed in the fall.
Vegetative Propagation: Four to six node softwood stem cuttings taken in the
late spring root nearly 100 percent. Plants may also be propagated by division
of mature plants. Make sure each section has a bud and a root. It can also be
divided by separating individual crowns with a length of rhizome (horizontal
plant stem with shoots above and roots below) before growth begins in the
spring.
Management
Grey goldenrod is a hardy, pioneer plant with relatively few problems. It is
easy to maintain with the addition of low to moderate levels of nitrogen (50
lbs. / acre). Before amending the soil with any additional nutrients a soil test
is highly recommended. Gray goldenrod will naturalize under optimal conditions
and can become weedy in moist, highly fertile soils, especially in the Western
U.S.
Pests and Potential Problems
Gray goldenrod tends to be a care-free plant but may be affected by spot
anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, and fungal spots in moist conditions.
Environmental Concerns
Weediness: This plant may become weedy or invasive in western states where it
may displace other desirable vegetation if not properly managed.
Control
Gray goldenrod is easily controlled by foliar applications broad spectrum
herbicides. Please contact your agricultural extension specialist or county weed
specialist to learn what works best in your area and how to use it safely.
Always read label and safety instructions for each control method. Trade names
and control measures appear in this document only to provide specific
information. USDA NRCS does not guarantee the products and control methods
named, and other products may be equally effective.
Cultivars, Improved, and Selected Materials
There are no recommended cultivars or selected materials at this time. Gray
goldenrod may be available from commercial nurseries specializing in native
plants.
Prepared By and Species Coordinator:
Shawn Belt, USDA NRCS National Plant Materials Center Beltsville, Maryland
Edited: 090112 jspSolidago rigida stiff
goldenrod rigid goldenrod plant distribution map
complements of USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1
(http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA
70874-4490 USA.