Photo: U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServicePublic domainvia Wikimedia Commons
Low Goldenrod Plant Care
Solidago spithamaea M.A.Curtis ex A.Gray
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Solidago spithamaea is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Blue Ridge goldenrod. It is native to a very small region around the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in the United States. Its three remaining populations are threatened by the loss and degradation of its habitat. It is a federally listed threatened species of the United States.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Low Goldenrod?
Water Low 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.
Where Is the Low Goldenrod Native To?
What Is the Low Goldenrod?
Low Goldenrod (Solidago spithamaea) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Solidago genus. Low Goldenrod is native to a very small region around the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in the United States. Low Goldenrod is also known as Upright Goldenrod, Aster spithamaeus.
Low Goldenrod displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Low Goldenrod produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Low Goldenrod?
Solidago spithamaea 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 Low Goldenrod Need?
Low Goldenrod thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Low Goldenrod Prefer?
Solidago spithamaea grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Low Goldenrod prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Low Goldenrod?
Well-draining, fertile soil with a mix of sand and organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Low Goldenrod to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Low Goldenrod?
Feed Low 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 Low 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 Low Goldenrod?
Low 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 Low Goldenrod Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Low 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 Low Goldenrod?
Low 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 Low Goldenrod Need?
Low Goldenrod grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Low Goldenrod is native to a very small region around the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in the United States. In cooler regions, grow Low Goldenrod as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Low 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.
Low 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 spithamaea M.A.Curtis ex A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Amer. J. Sci. Arts 42: 42 (1842)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Low 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.
- Photo: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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