Pine Barren Goldenrod Plant Care

Pine Barren Goldenrod (Bigelowia nudata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Bigelowia genus. Pine Barren Goldenrod is native to the coastal plain of the southeastern United States. Pine Barren Goldenrod is also known as Pine Barrenray.

Pine Barren Goldenrod displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pine Barren Goldenrod produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Pine Barren Goldenrod every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Pine Barren Goldenrod thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Bigelowia nudata tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Pine Barren Goldenrod prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pine Barren Goldenrod to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Pine Barren Goldenrod every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Pine Barren Goldenrod is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Pine Barren Goldenrod can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Pine Barren Goldenrod while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Pine Barren Goldenrod is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Pine Barren Goldenrod can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to nuttall's rayless goldenrod plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Pine Barren Goldenrod is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Pine Barren Goldenrod grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pine Barren Goldenrod is native to the coastal plain of the southeastern United States. In cooler regions, grow Pine Barren Goldenrod as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.