Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2(2): 222 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009173
Common Names
- Shortii Solidago
- Shortii Goldenrod
- Shortii Short's Goldenrod
Synonyms
- Aster rafinesquii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Solidago shortii (also called Short's Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves that are typically green in color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago shortii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solidago shortii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite, long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago shortii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.
Where to Find Solidago shortii
Solidago shortii can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Solidago shortii FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Solidago shortii?
Solidago shortii prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
How often should Solidago shortii be watered?
Solidago shortii should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season. During the winter, water only when the soil is completely dry.
What type of fertilizer should be used for Solidago shortii?
A balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 should be applied to Solidago shortii once a month during the growing season.
Species in the Solidago genus
Solidago erecta,
Solidago ericamerioides,
Solidago latissimifolia,
Solidago macrophylla,
Solidago petiolaris,
Solidago pringlei,
Solidago nitida,
Solidago shortii,
Solidago drummondii,
Solidago patula,
Solidago radula,
Solidago arenicola,
Solidago leiocarpa,
Solidago nemoralis,
Solidago villosicarpa,
Solidago nana,
Solidago minutissima,
Solidago chilensis,
Solidago roanensis,
Solidago curtisii,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago leiophallax,
Solidago patagonica,
Solidago azorica,
Solidago asperula,
Solidago velutina,
Solidago odora,
Solidago mexicana,
Solidago kralii,
Solidago flexicaulis,
Solidago rugosa,
Solidago plumosa,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago bicolor,
Solidago tarda,
Solidago glomerata,
Solidago rigidiuscula,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago maheuxii,
Solidago pallida,
Solidago caesia,
Solidago delicatula,
Solidago gracillima,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago decurrens,
Solidago ouachitensis,
Solidago gattingeri,
Solidago tortifolia,
Solidago ulmifolia,
Solidago ludoviciana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,