Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 214 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024522
Common Names
- Solidago odora
- Sweet Goldenrod
- Fragrant Goldenrod
Synonyms
- Solidago suaveolens Schöpf [unknown]
- Solidago odora inodora A.Gray [unknown]
- Solidago odora odora [unknown]
- Solidago odora odora [unknown]
- Aster odorus (Aiton) Kuntze [illegitimate]
Description
Solidago odora (also called Sweet Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago odora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Solidago odora sub. chapmanii (A.Gray) Semple
Solidago odora sub. odora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago odora is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago odora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny spot with good drainage. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Solidago odora
Solidago odora is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, prairies, and roadsides.
Solidago odora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago odora?
Solidago odora
What is the common name of Solidago odora?
Sweet Goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Solidago odora?
Solidago odora is native to eastern North America.
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,