Solidago villosicarpa Plant Care
Solidago villosicarpa LeBlond
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Solidago villosicarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names hairy-seed goldenrod, coastal goldenrod, glandular wand goldenrod, and shaggy-fruit goldenrod. It is endemic to North Carolina in the United States, where there are only four known populations.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Solidago villosicarpa?
Water Solidago villosicarpa 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 Solidago villosicarpa Native To?
What Is the Solidago villosicarpa?
Solidago villosicarpa (Solidago villosicarpa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Solidago genus. Solidago villosicarpa is native to North Carolina in the United States.
Solidago villosicarpa displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Solidago villosicarpa produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Solidago villosicarpa?
Solidago villosicarpa 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 Solidago villosicarpa Need?
Solidago villosicarpa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Solidago villosicarpa Prefer?
Solidago villosicarpa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Solidago villosicarpa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Solidago villosicarpa?
Well-draining, fertile soil with a mix of sand and organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Solidago villosicarpa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Solidago villosicarpa?
Feed Solidago villosicarpa 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 Solidago villosicarpa?
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 Solidago villosicarpa?
Solidago villosicarpa 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 Solidago villosicarpa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Solidago villosicarpa, 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 Solidago villosicarpa?
Solidago villosicarpa 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 Solidago villosicarpa Need?
Solidago villosicarpa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Solidago villosicarpa is native to North Carolina in the United States. In cooler regions, grow Solidago villosicarpa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Solidago villosicarpa 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.
Solidago villosicarpa 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 villosicarpa LeBlond, family Asteraceae (first published in Sida 19(2): 292 (291-300; figs. 1- (2000)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Solidago villosicarpa, 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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