Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Leaves and flowering stems - cooked
[1].
Seed - used as a thickener in soups etc[1]. The seed is very small and fiddly to harvest[K].
A tea is made from the leaves and flowers
[1].
Material uses
Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant
[2].
There are no material uses listed for Solidago radiata.
Antiseptic, haemostatic, salve
[2][1]. An infusion of the dried powdered herb can be used as an antiseptic
[2].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to become dry. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on for their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in spring or early summer.
Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.
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Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The plant does not appear in the Checklist of N. American plants, suggesting that either the name is wrong or the plant does not come from N. America. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
This species is not in the IOPI list of accepted plant names.
Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture retentive soil in sun or semi-shade[3]. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
A rather greedy plant, it is apt to impoverish the soil[4].
The plant attracts various beneficial insects such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies to the garden, these insects will help to control insect pests in the garden
[5][6].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Solidago radiata. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Solidago radiata.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Solidago radiata
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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