Solidago sempervirens L.
Fully hardy perennial with lance-shaped basal leaves, to 30cm, narrower leaf stems and spikes of ferny yellow flowers in autumn. To 2m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1699. [JD]. ‘In salt or brackish marshes along the coast of the United States to Massachusetts and Canada. Sept.-Oct.’ [Torrey & Gray. A Flora of North America vol.2 part 1, p.211/1841].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.215/1850].
Notes
Published Sep 17, 2009 - 05:10 PM | Last updated Feb 23, 2010 - 01:54 PM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | USA to Mexico |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Aaron?s rod, Golden rod |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Solidago laevigata |
| Confidence level | high |