Goldenrod

Growing from seed

Start Goldenrod indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 120 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Goldenrod attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Coral Bells
  • ❧Goldenrod draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Goldenrod
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  Lingonberry
  

  LingonberryGreat pair

  • ❧Goldenrod attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Lingonberry
  • ❧Goldenrod draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Lingonberry acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Goldenrod
• Great pair

  • ❧Goldenrod attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Red Mustard
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Goldenrod
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Goldenrod

How to grow Goldenrod

1. Sow8 weeks before frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space60 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~120 days

Water: Low · Height: 150 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average to poor — tolerates drought