Color:

Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Perennial

Aster/Daisy Family

Golden plumes of tiny flowers. Native American wildflower. Often unfairly blamed for allergies (ragweed is culprit). Symbol of encouragement. State flower of Kentucky and Nebraska. Fall icon.

Bloom Season

Fall

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Birthday

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 7 to 10 days

when properly cared for

Cut when about half the flowers are open

Remove lower leaves and place in fresh water

Change water every 2-3 days

Contrary to myth, goldenrod does not cause hay fever

Long-lasting - 10-14 days

Remove most foliage

Change water every 3 days

Can cause water to smell - change frequently

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, honey-like sweetness

Fun Facts

Goldenrod is often wrongly blamed for hay fever - the real culprit is ragweed

State flower of Kentucky and Nebraska

Thomas Edison experimented with goldenrod to produce rubber

The flowers can be used to make yellow dye

Origin & History

Native to North America

Native primarily to North America with some species in Europe and Asia, goldenrod has long been unfairly blamed for hay fever. European gardeners recognized its beauty before Americans did. Thomas Edison researched it as a rubber source during World War I, and Henry Ford gave Edison a Model T with goldenrod rubber tires.