Golden Rod Seed, Solidago Virgaurea

Solidago virgaurea is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 60cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine, tea and source of a dyestuff. The leaves are sometimes sold in local food markets in Korea. Golden Rod plant, Solidago virgaurea, is named after the tall plumes of striking gold flowers. Golden Rod plant is a native of Europe, Asia and North Africa.

GROW: Stratify seeds or plant in Autumn and over winter. Prefers light, well drained soils in an open sunny position. The flowers are golden yellow, appearing from midsummer to autumn.

HARVEST: Gather stems for use in cut arrangements as you need them usually late summer. Allow most of the flowers to remain intact so they produce fuzzy seed heads.

USE: An infusion of the leaves used as a remedy for urinary tract infections. Use of the flowers approved by German Commission E as a remedy for bladder stones, kidney stones and urinary tract infection.