Native to open woodlands of the East and Southeast U.S., Solidago odora is named for the licorice fragrance given off by the leaves when crushed. The dense spires of golden-yellow flowers provide a burst of late season color in dry shade …
Native to open woodlands of the East and Southeast U.S., Solidago odora is named for the licorice fragrance given off by the leaves when crushed. The dense spires of golden-yellow flowers provide a burst of late season color in light shade.
All Goldenrods support a host of pollinator and insect activity, and this goldenrod is no exception. The Wavy-Lined Emerald uses Anise Goldenrod as a larval host, as do numerous other smaller moths.
Planting and Cultivation Notes
Goldenrods are often blamed as the cause of hay fever, which is an allergic reaction to wind-borne pollen. Most native wildflowers, including Goldenrods, do not have wind-borne pollen. Instead, the pollen is moved from bloom to bloom by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.
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Anise Scented Goldenrod is an herbaceous perennial. The foliage is not completely evergreen, but it can be semi-evergreen in locations with mild winters.
Since this has a fibrous root system, I'm presuming it's not as aggressive as some goldenrods. Is this true?
With a fibrous root system Anise Scented Goldenrod is less agressive than Canada Goldenrod, which spreads by both rhizome and seed. However, Anise Goldenrod will reseed fairly easily, as do all goldenrods. To minimize self-seeding, the flowers can be deadheaded after the blooms are completely spent - prior to setting seed.
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