Wild Rigid goldenrod is a perennial native prairie wildflower (a perennial native prairie forb). Solidago rigida is a perennial native prairie wildflower (a perennial native prairie forb). Oak Prairie Farm offers retail perennial native prairie wildflowers (retail perennial native prairie forbs). Oak Prairie Farm offers wholesale perennial native prairie wildflowers (wholesale perennial native prairie forbs). This Prairie Guidebook page provides perennial native prairie wildflower (perennial native prairie forb) wild plant propagation information. This Prairie Guidebook page provides perennial native prairie wildflower (perennial native prairie forb) wild seed treatment information. This Prairie Guidebook page also provides perennial perennial native prairie wildflower (perennial native prairie forb) wild seed sales information.

Rigid goldenrod	Also called: Stiff goldenrod, Prairie goldenrod, Plume of gold

Botanical name:	Solidago rigida

Description: numerous small bright yellow flowers grow on a unbranching usually hairy stalk at the top of the plant. These perennial, plants grow up to 5 feet tall, with broad long thick leaves which are weakly toothed along the edge. The flower head is larger and more rounded than other goldenrods.

Attracts:	Honeybees.
Bloom time:	From August until frost.
Range:	Well drained prairies throughout the tall grass prairie.
Sunshine:	Full sun to partial shade.
Moisture:	Fairly wet to dry.
Soil types:	Clay or loam best.

Suggested seed treatment: You should provide 30 days of cold moist stratification. Many prairie wildflower seeds benefit by moist cold stratification, some require it to germinate. Seed that you purchase from Oak Prairie Farm has not received cold moist stratification.
The seed germinates best in cool soil.

Direct planting tips: Plant seed in desired location and cover seed with 1/4 inch soil, and firm.

Transplants: If you grow transplants from our seed: transplant while dormant in spring or fall, trim long roots, plant with buds just below the soil surface, space 2 to 4 feet apart. Divide the clumps every three years. Very vigorous.

Companion prairie plants: New England aster, Round headed bush clover, Prairie dock, Big bluestem, Indian grass.

Comments: Very vigorous. Remember to divide clumps every three years.

indicates photos taken by Dan Klapper.

indicates photos taken by Dr. Era Jo Moorer. All others taken by Lin Heinrich.
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