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Solidago californica
California goldenrod is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to western North America, growing up to about 1.5 m tall with clusters of small yellow flower heads. It is adaptable and tolerates dry, open sites, so give it sun and good drainage.
Solidago californica is a species of goldenrod known by the common name California goldenrod.
It is native to western North America from Oregon through California to Baja California. It grows in many types of habitats, including oak woodlands, valley grassland, chaparral, and sometimes disturbed areas.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
