Solidago ‘Golden Shower’

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Beautiful showers of yellow flowers

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Category: Bees and Butterflies, Bouquet, Fragrant, Frost Hardy, Make it Pop, Rewild, The Stunners

Solidago ‘Golden Shower’ is a cultivar of the genus Solidago that is known for its abundant, bright yellow flower clusters.

This plant is known for its bright yellow, showy flowers, which appear in late summer to fall and attract pollinators and butterflies.

In fact, the goldenrods are considered to be one of the most important plant for pollinator biodiversity in the United States.

🎤Although Solidago species are often mistakenly blamed for hay fever, they are actually not the primary cause. Ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the main allergen responsible.

👩‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👩‍🌾:

- ✂️ Pruning: It is helpful to cut back spent flowers after blooming to encourage new growth. This also helps to keep the plant tidy and prevent self-seeding.
- ➗Dividing: If Golden Shower becomes too crowded, you can divide the plant every couple of years in early spring to maintain its health and vigor.

The Tales:

This is one of my favorite tales.

The inventor Thomas Edison experimented with goldenrod to produce rubber, which it contains naturally only in its leaves.

Edison created a fertilization and cultivation process to maximize the rubber content in each plant which was around 7%. His experiments produced a giant 3.7m plant that yielded as much as 12% rubber.

The tires on the Model T given to him by his friend Henry Ford were made from goldenrod.

During the rubber shortages in the US during WWII, extensive experiments were done to see if goldenrod rubber extraction could be industrialized, but the compound was tacky and had low tensile properties, making it too inefficient for industrial production.

In some cultures, goldenrod is also seen as a symbol of good fortune and health.

Other Names:

Goldenrod

Origin:

North America

Similaire

Weight	0,5 kg
Container Size	9×9 cm, 2L
Flower Color	🟡 Yellow
Flowering	July, August, September
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-5°C to -10°C
Soil	Cool
Size	0.8m H x 1.5m W