The goldenrod or golden rue, which originally comes from North America, is known to us as an annoying, rampant weed. But there are also many garden-worthy cultivars that are not prolific. Low hybrid forms have a height of only 30 centimeters, but there are also true giants that grow up to 200 centimeters high. They all have in common a preference for sunny locations.
Which location does the goldenrod prefer?
Goldenrod prefers a sunny location with moderately nutrient-rich, well-drained and moist soil. Loamy soils are also suitable as long as there is no waterlogging. Ideal planting partners are flowering perennials and grasses.
Goldenrod secret recipe: Lots of sun and moist soil
In addition to a sunny location, goldenrod prefers moderately nutrient-rich, well-drained and moist soil. This can be clayey, but it doesn't want to be too water-retaining. Like so many perennials, the golden rue cannot tolerate waterlogging, even though it loves moisture.
Excellent for beds and borders
The summer perennial, which blooms from July to September, is ideal for beds and borders. It also looks pretty in wildflower gardens. Good planting partners include: Summer-flowering asters, fine rays (Erigeron), sun bride (Helenium), scabioses (Scabiosa), Montbretia (Crocosmia) and grasses, such as feather grass (Stipa).
Tip
Remove spent flower sprouts in good time to prevent self-seeding.
