Solidago virgaurea - Woundwort Goldenrod

Woundwort or Goldenrod: M, N, P, B, **, Jul-Sept

NATIVE PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). Hardy to zone 5. It is in flower from July to October. Once a popular cottage garden flower in 15th &16th Century England. Valuable for building up bees’ winter reserves. A notable source of nectar and pollen (though the pollen is preferred by Bumblebees), it yields 25-50 pounds of honey per acre. It also contains saponins that are antifungal, producing a strong tasting dark amber honey, rich in protein, minerals, and antiseptic. A safe and gentle medicinal remedy for a number of disorders, particularly useful in the treatment of problems such as cystitis and the Candida fungus. The leaves are gathered in summer and dried for later use. The seed is anticoagulant. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, flies, self. Produces pollen and nectar. It is noted for attracting wildlife. PLANTS 1 Litre plant £2.80