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Solidago
californica ~ California Goldenrod |
| Solidago californica is a
great plant for the back of the perennial border as it often grows to 5
feet tall. Selected varieties stay somewhat shorter, but are no less
prone to sending runners to invade their neighbors.
Solidago californica is also nice for the late season with flowers Summer
through Fall. The California Goldenrod attracts butterflies
including the blues, hairstreaks, skippers, mournful duskywings and
checkerspots. There is a hairstreak buried in the middle of the
flowers on this California Goldenrod. Solidago californica
does well growing on East exposures often in clay soils. Solidago
californica does great near the coast but will probably need additional
irrigation for inland gardens. Solidago californica looks best
following a severe Winter trimming to promote new frest growth each
season. Solidago californica is native to most of California living
in grasslands and in disturbed areas up to 7500 feet elevation.
High resolution images of
Solidago californica are available |
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