Solidago fistulosa
(Pinebarren Goldenrod)
Common Names, Latin Name, and Family
Its common names are mainly just different spellings pinebarren goldenrod and pine barren goldenrod.
The Latin name is Solidago fistulosa.
It is found in the Asteraceae, or aster, family of plants.
Form
Pinebarren goldenrod is a perennial wildflower that grows to a height of 3-6.
Leaves
Pinebarren goldenrod leaves are alternate, lanceolate to obovate in shape with toothed margins.
Flowers
Bright yellow blooms appear in the late summer, fall and winter.
Fruit / Seeds
The seeds are very tiny at about 2 1/2 mm in length.
Each seed has a pappus, the fluffy bit at the end, that gives it a way to let the wind pick it up and carry it away.
Habitat
It occurs naturally in pinelands and disturbed sites.
Native Range
In Florida it is found naturally occurring in just about every county in the state.
It is native to the following states: AL, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, SC, and VA.
It grows in zones 5a – 11.
Landscape Use
This is one of the goldenrods that spreads by runners.
It grows in part shade to high shifting sunlight with average moisture. When grown in sunny locations it stays shorter.
It does not behave when planted in a flower bed because it spreads quickly by runners. However that attribute makes it a good candidate for a naturalized are or wildflower meadow.
Wildlife Use
Bees, small butterflies, beetles, flies and other pollinators use the flowers as a nectar source.
The tiny seeds may be eaten by some small songbirds, or migrating songbirds such as goldfinches.
Propagation
Propagation can be achieved with seeds, however, I find it much easier to use transplants or rooted runners.
Any size transplant will survive if immediately put into potting soil, or directly into the ground, and kept regularly watered until established.
The runners can be pulled by hand and if they have roots on the end they will most likely survive being transplanted.
Also, remove any blooms or seed heads when transplanting to help reduce shock.
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