Rocky Mountain Goldenrod

Scientific Name: Solidago multiradiata Aiton

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Solidago L./ Solidago multiradiata Aiton

Rocky Mountain Goldenrod
General Information
Usda SymbolSOMU
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsSOMU

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Rocky Mountain Goldenrod.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum47
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.3
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Precipitation, Maximum100
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound108888
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by SeedNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Rocky Mountain Goldenrod

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