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- Q.Stop Cutting Grass - If I leave my lawn alone (except for pulling all saplings), how high will the various grasses, goldenrod, etc. become? ...
- Q.Goldenrod Not Growing - I live in Lecanto, Florida (Zone 9). My 'fireworks' goldenrod just grows like a ground cover, only getting 3 inches ...
- Q.Medical - Can goldenrod cause allergic reaction?
- Q.Planting Canada Goldenrod (or Maybe Bluestem Goldenrod) Together With New England Aster - I have a one-acre hillside I wish to plant to aster and goldenrod for fall returning Monarchs and bees. What ...
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Anonymous on
August 21, 2012Q.Stop Cutting Grass
If I leave my lawn alone (except for pulling all saplings), how high will the various grasses, goldenrod, etc. become? I live in Connecticut.
Answered by
Nikki on
August 22, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Depending on the types of grasses (and weeds) growing in your lawn, I'd say anywhere between one to two feet, though some types of weeds can get over three feet. If you would like a prairie-type lawn rather than grass, it is best to clear your lawn and begin anew with appropriate seed. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/prairie-garden-design-tips.htm
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Anonymous on
September 2, 2013Q.Goldenrod Not Growing
I live in Lecanto, Florida (Zone 9). My 'fireworks' goldenrod just grows like a ground cover, only getting 3 inches tall and not flowering. However, a dwarf variety next to them grows well and flowers. What is wrong?
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Sumatra on
September 4, 2013A.Not having enough Potassium for that variety of plant is all I can think of right now.
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October 5, 2018Q.Medical
Can goldenrod cause allergic reaction?
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MichiganDot on
October 5, 2018A.Technically speaking, any plant can cause allergy but goldenrod is not known as a plant that commonly triggers allergy symptoms. It happens to bloom at the same time as ragweed, a well-known allergen. Since pollen travels on the wind, it is difficult to pin down the culprit without testing. If you react allergically to ragweed, daisies and marigolds, you might also react to goldenrod as it is in the same family of plants. (WebMD)
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August 17, 2022
Western Oregon 97325 Zone 7Q.Planting Canada Goldenrod (or Maybe Bluestem Goldenrod) Together With New England Aster
I have a one-acre hillside I wish to plant to aster and goldenrod for fall returning Monarchs and bees. What is the best mix of the two seeds for balanced growth? Do I need a 50-50 distribution or should I plant more of one than the other? The fact that the two plants grow well together does not mean insects feed equally on them. And, does one outlast the other producing nectar as you head into late fall?
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BushDoctor on
August 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I believe that starting with a 50/50 mix will be your best bet. No matter what you do, nature is going to establish the proper ratio over time. What you don't want is to start with what we, as humans, assume is a good ratio, only to lose the crop.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/asters
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/goldenrod
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/asters/aster-companion-plants.htm
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