When to Seed Goldenrod
Goldenrod should be direct seeded outdoors in fall, or stratified indoors and sown in trays for transplanting after all danger of frost has passed.
Where to Plant Goldenrod
This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate an extremely wide range of growing conditions. This perennial bloom will flower in the second year and come back year after year. It will readily spread and reseed, so keep this in mind when choosing a location! Plants reach two or more feet tall.
Growing Goldenrod
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate, four to six inches apart. Once germinated, thin your seedlings to ten to 12 inches. Once established, this plant is quite drought tolerant.
Harvesting Goldenrod
Goldenrod can be harvested for cut flowers or left to mature in the garden to benefit the many pollinator species that are attracted to it.