Hackberryleaf Goldenrod Plant Care

Solidago rugosa var. celtidifolia (Small) Fernald

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Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

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How do you care for Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Water Hackberryleaf Goldenrod every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa var. celtidifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Solidago genus. Hackberryleaf Goldenrod is also known as Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod.

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hackberryleaf Goldenrod produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Solidago rugosa var. celtidifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–10 days

Let soil partially dry between waterings

What Light Does the Hackberryleaf Goldenrod Need?

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hackberryleaf Goldenrod Prefer?

Solidago rugosa var. celtidifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Hackberryleaf Goldenrod prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Well-draining, fertile soil with a mix of sand and organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hackberryleaf Goldenrod to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Feed Hackberryleaf Goldenrod every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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How Do You Repot a Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

How Do You Propagate a Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to argentine goldenrod plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Hackberryleaf Goldenrod Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Hackberryleaf Goldenrod, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hackberryleaf Goldenrod?

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

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hackberryleaf Goldenrod Need?

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Hackberryleaf Goldenrod as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Solidago genus — compare its care with other Solidago species on PlantoScan.

Solidago is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Hackberryleaf Goldenrod thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

More Solidago Species

Other Solidago species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Solidago rugosa var. celtidifolia (Small) Fernald, family Asteraceae (first published in Rhodora 38: 223 (1936)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hackberryleaf Goldenrod, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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