Goldenrodis a long-lived perennial that blooms at the end of summer. Its yellow flowers are enjoyed until October.The use of goldenrodin horticulture is mainly based on its ornamental qualities. Thehealing properties of Canadian goldenrodand usefulness as a honey plant are also appreciated.Cultivation of Canadian goldenrodin gardens, however, is somewhat controversial. Be sure to read this article to learn more about goldenrod and to avoid possible problems with this plant!
Goldenrod - Solidago canadensis
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Canadian goldenrod - healing properties
Goldenrod(Solidago canadensis) in ancient times was used as a medicinal plant by the Indians of North America. They prepared enemas from the roots of Canadian goldenrod, and from the roots and herbs, they prepared extracts with a stimulating and strengthening effect.Canadian goldenrod teawas also used to treat colds and externally on sore spots.
However, it is worth knowing thathealing properties of Canadian goldenrodhave not been scientifically confirmed. Although there are many mentions of the healing effect of Canadian goldenrod, and some herbalists recommend using it in the same way as goldenrod, this information is hardly entirely reliable.
Therefore,if we want to use the healing properties of goldenrod , it is better to reach for the native goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), whose action and usefulness in herbalism are much better described. Canadian goldenrod should be treated mainly as an ornamental plant and useful for bees
Goldenrod honey has valuable properties , which is usually made on the basis of various species of goldenrod occurring in our country (goldenrod, late goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) and Canadian goldenrod. It is recommended for people with urinary tract problems. and digestive.
Good to know!
The various species of goldenrod are often confused with each other. Therefore, it is worth knowing that Canadian goldenrod has a hairy stem along its entire length. Late goldenrod does not have hair on the section from the base of the shoot to the base of the inflorescence panicle in a very similar appearance (any hair appears only on the highest part of the stem). Goldenrod has a hairless stem, and its flowers are the largest, much closer to the stem, without stalks.
Canadian goldenrod - application
In gardens, goldenrod has been usedmainly as an ornamental plant.It forms stiff, single stems up to 1.5 m high, crowned with intensely yellow paniculate inflorescences. The plant can bloom as early as July, and flowering lasts until October. The most intenseflowering period of Canadian goldenrod, however, is in August and SeptemberThen you can smell a pleasant smell around the plant, and the flowers are visited by bees in large numbers.
Goldenrod is an excellent plant for rural gardens, perfect as a background for multi-storey perennial beds. The relativelylate flowering of Canadian goldenrodmakes it a great autumn decoration for home gardens. It also works well as a honey plant, attracting beneficial insects to the garden.
Canadian goldenrod - cultivation
Cultivation of Canadian goldenrod can be successful in any garden , because this plant does not have excessive requirements as to soil and position. Goldenrod is most beautiful in sunny places, but it grows well and blooms (though perhaps less abundantly) also in partial shade and shade.It tolerates a variety of soils, and the most-drained and moist. As long as they are not excessively dry. In periods of hot summer and drought, it is worth watering the plants. The pH of the soil is not important for the cultivation of Canadian goldenrod.
Canadian goldenrod can also be grown in large potsIt works great on sunny balconies and terraces.
Note!
1. When deciding to cultivate Canadian goldenrod in the garden, it is worth knowing that despite its numerous ornamental values,this plant is very invasive(it grows through runners), it displaces other species and may invade the garden. That is why goldenrod on Canadian soot in flower beds only limited by root barriers made of plastic covers or we should grow this plant in pots.
2. It is also worth cutting the faded goldenrod inflorescencesto prevent seed dispersal.
