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California Goldenrod – Solidago velutina ssp. californica (sol-i-DAY-go vey-loo-TEEN-uh ka-li-FOR-ni-ka) Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Native to: Much of west coast of N. America, including CA (mostly W. of Sierras); dry or moist areas, either in the open or in shaded woods, from coastal sage scrub to yellow pine forest. Also cleared or disturbed places. Growth characteristics: creeping perennial mature height: 1-3 ft. mature width: 1-3 ft. Robust herbaceous perennial that spreads by rhizomes. Dies back to ground in winter (or cut back). Stems and leaves are dark green to gray-green colored and densely fuzzy. Quick growing. Forms large colonies in moist environments – less so in summer dry conditions. Blooms/fruits: Blooms summer/fall, usually July-Oct. along coast. Showy clusters of small, yellow flowers on wand-like flowering stalks. Glorious golden yellow – attract pollinators. Uses in the garden: Truly a striking accent plant in the wild or in garden. Provides welcome fall color. Does well in pots and planters, where it can be contained. Great for slopes, meadows. Sensible substitute for: Non-native perennial yellow asters, chrysanthemums. Attracts: Excellent habitat plant for many species. Butterflies, bees and other insects collect nectar from the flowers. Seed-eating birds and insects eat seeds. Plants also provide cover. Requirements: Element Requirement Sun Full sun to light shade Soil Any, including poorly-draining clays Water Tolerates winter flooding. Very drought tolerant, but blooms better with occasional summer water. Regular summer water encourages rapid growth. Fertilizer None needed Other Management: Easy to grow. Spreads via rhizomes; easily controlled by removing unwanted stems during winter dormant period or planting in contained environment. Seeds wind-spread. Propagation: from seed : challenging; use fresh seed; slow germination by divisions : easy Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, 24, 25, 32, 46 8/24/14 © Project SOUND

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California Goldenrod – Solidago velutina ssp. californica (sol-i-DAY-go vey-loo-TEEN-uh ka-li-FOR-ni-ka)

Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)

Native to: Much of west coast of N. America, including CA (mostly W. of Sierras); dry or moist areas,

either in the open or in shaded woods, from coastal sage scrub to yellow pine forest. Also cleared or

disturbed places.

Growth characteristics: creeping perennial mature height: 1-3 ft. mature width: 1-3 ft. Robust herbaceous perennial that spreads by rhizomes. Dies back to ground in winter (or cut back). Stems and

leaves are dark green to gray-green colored and densely fuzzy. Quick growing. Forms large colonies in

moist environments – less so in summer dry conditions.

Blooms/fruits: Blooms summer/fall, usually July-Oct. along coast. Showy clusters of small, yellow

flowers on wand-like flowering stalks. Glorious golden yellow – attract pollinators.

Uses in the garden: Truly a striking accent plant in the wild or in garden. Provides welcome fall color.

Does well in pots and planters, where it can be contained. Great for slopes, meadows.

Sensible substitute for: Non-native perennial yellow asters, chrysanthemums.

Attracts: Excellent habitat plant for many species. Butterflies, bees and other insects collect nectar from

the flowers. Seed-eating birds and insects eat seeds. Plants also provide cover.

Requirements:

Element Requirement

Sun Full sun to light shade