![]() Native Americans used dried leaves to treat headaches and nosebleeds. The genus name, Solidago translates to, “to make whole,” likely in reference to its healing properties. The term “Zig Zag” in the common name refers to the way that the stem twists on its vertical axis between leaf nodes. That said, it will spread in part shade and should be planted with this issue in mind. Zig Zag Goldenrod can be told apart from Canadian Goldenrod by its broader leaves. This is not the same goldenrod that you may have noticed taking over roadsides. The plants will start fresh again in the spring. The best treatment would be to clean up the leaves in the fall. Some aesthetic issues such as rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot can occur during seasons with high humidity but they are not fatal and at worst would force the plant into an early fall. This plant doesn’t suffer from any major diseases. This may result in the need to thin out after time. Does spread in moist, fertile soil under part shade. Aside from watering during establishment from initial planting, not much other care is needed. Other species within these genera of bees are so dependent upon goldenrod that proper larval development depends upon their receiving pollen from Solidago spp. The less-dependent species will use goldenrod exclusively while it’s in bloom and then simply switch to a different plant when they are out of bloom. Some bees of the genera Andrena and Colletes focus solely on collecting the nectar and pollen of goldenrods. This genus may be plentiful in our landscape, but a lot of things depend on this late bloomer, and it really should not be taken for granted.Ī word on bees. There are too many species to name that depend, in part, or even in whole, on Solidago plants. Many types of moths, stink bugs, fruit flies, and aphids feed on flowers, seeds, or roots. Butterflies, bees, wasps, and flies drink the nectar, and bees also collect the pollen. Some of the information in this description has been found at, and cactus-art.All parts of Zig Zag Goldenrod are useful to a wide variety of wildlife. Seeds: Subglobose, 3 mm in diameter smooth.īloom Season: Late winter through Late Summer ![]() Nectar glands oblong, yellow and touching.įruits (capsules): Subsessile, acutely lobed, to 14 mm across. Peduncles 2 mm.įlowers (cyathia): Up to 7 mm across. Inflorescences (cymes): 1-3 in an horizontal line from the "flowering eyes", mid-way between each set of spines, simple. Leaves: Leaves only appear briefly, less then 3 mm at the very tips of the growing canters only, briefly in summer. These often have a dark brown or black tip. This margin is usually a white/grey, as are the spines. Stipular spines: Stout 5-12 mm long joined in a horny margin. Ribs: 3 to 5 (but usually 4) angular with wavy edges and sinuate teeth up to 1.5 cm apart. On cross section the segments have very thin walls and irregular diameter varying from 2,5 to 7 cm. The difference in colour and markings has lead to the introduction of invalid names based purely on colour. These segments are green of varying shades, conspicuously and ornamentally decorated with horizontal or "U" shaped grey-yellow or greenish-yellow markings. Stem: Acutely-angled, irregular, constricted in broad, twisted, obovate to triangular segments about 5-15 cm long, which usually represents a year of growth. Plants eventually form large mounded clumps branching from the base and above, 60-120 cm tall and up to 2 m in diameter. The stems often have distinctive yellow V-shaped markings. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)ĭescription: Euphorbia pseudocactus is a multi-branched, dwarf-stemmed succulent shrub that, as its name suggests, resembles a cactus. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. ![]() Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same.
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