Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 3: 211. 1789
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130517
Common Names
- Giant Goldenrod
- Late Goldenrod
- Late-flowering Goldenrod
Description
Solidago gigantea (also called Giant Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, moist habitats such as meadows and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago gigantea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago gigantea is a yellow color with a star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago gigantea is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Solidago gigantea
Solidago gigantea is a species of flowering plant native to North America.
Solidago gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago gigantea?
Solidago gigantea
What is the natural habitat of Solidago gigantea?
Woodlands and thickets
What are the uses of Solidago gigantea?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks
Species in the Solidago genus
Solidago erecta,
Solidago ericamerioides,
Solidago latissimifolia,
Solidago macrophylla,
Solidago petiolaris,
Solidago pringlei,
Solidago nitida,
Solidago shortii,
Solidago drummondii,
Solidago patula,
Solidago radula,
Solidago arenicola,
Solidago leiocarpa,
Solidago nemoralis,
Solidago villosicarpa,
Solidago nana,
Solidago minutissima,
Solidago chilensis,
Solidago roanensis,
Solidago curtisii,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago leiophallax,
Solidago patagonica,
Solidago azorica,
Solidago asperula,
Solidago velutina,
Solidago odora,
Solidago mexicana,
Solidago kralii,
Solidago flexicaulis,
Solidago rugosa,
Solidago plumosa,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago bicolor,
Solidago tarda,
Solidago glomerata,
Solidago rigidiuscula,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago maheuxii,
Solidago pallida,
Solidago caesia,
Solidago delicatula,
Solidago gracillima,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago decurrens,
Solidago ouachitensis,
Solidago gattingeri,
Solidago tortifolia,
Solidago ulmifolia,
Solidago ludoviciana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,