Solidago juncea.
Early Goldenrod is a perennial wildflower native to the eastern and midwestern United States where it can often be found growing in the dry, rocky soils of prairies, fields, open fields and woods, and alongside roadways.
Plant grows to about 3 feet in height and produces dozens of small, mildly fragrant yellow flowers that bloom from July through September.
Attracts numerous species of bees and butterflies.
Early Goldenrod
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Light Requirement: Full to partial sun Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, clay Sow Depth: Surface Plant Spacing: 12 to 36 inches Germination Note: Cold stratification required Stratification Time: 60 days Bloom Time: July through September Growing Tips
Direct sow in late fall by lightly pressing the seeds into the soil's surface. For spring planting, mix seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days (cold stratification) before sowing.
A Note on Cold Stratification
These seeds require cold, moist stratification. To naturally stratify the seeds, plant outdoors late fall on a weed-free site and allow seeds to overwinter.
To artificially stratify the seeds, place the seeds and a moist medium (such as a damp paper towel, coffee filter, sand, or vermiculite) in a labeled, sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator (33-40°F) for the amount of time noted on the growth chart before sowing.