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- That's why fighting the Canadian Goldenrod is important!
- That's why you have to fight Canadian Goldenrod
- Methods for combating Canadian Goldenrod
- Reseal fallow land immediately
- Wear gloves when fighting Canadian Goldenrod
- Tips
The Canadian Goldenrod displaces native plant species
That's why fighting the Canadian Goldenrod is important!
In addition to the Indian balsam, the Canadian goldenrod is one of the plants that has become a real threat to the local flora. In order to prevent further spread of the Canadian Goldenrod, a permanent fight is necessary.
That's why you have to fight Canadian Goldenrod
The plant is native to North America and was introduced in Central Europe as an ornamental plant. It is found in many gardens and is prized for its beautiful yellow flower spikes, strong growth and suppression of other plants.
These are the characteristics that make Canadian goldenrod a natural problem. The ornamental plant also expanded in the wild and displaced native plants. The nutritional value of their nectar and pollen is lower than that of indigenous species, further damaging bees and bumblebees.
Methods for combating Canadian Goldenrod
The fight against Canadian goldenrod is complex and takes several years. The plant multiplies via seeds and subterranean sprouts.
First, the formation of seeds must be prevented. For this purpose, areas where Canadian Goldenrod grows are mowed on time. Digging up the rhizomes makes sense only for small stocks.
As a result, regular mowing is urgently needed because only then can the rhizomes be weakened and no new foothills can be formed. Affected areas must be cut at least two to three times a year. The cut remnants should be removed to facilitate resettlement for native plants.
Reseal fallow land immediately
Canadian goldenrod is a so-called pioneer plant, which likes to spread on fallow land.
One way to prevent it is therefore that fallow land is processed as soon as possible and seeded with meadow herbs or other fast-growing native plants. Alternatively, a film can be placed.
Wear gloves when fighting Canadian Goldenrod
Canadian Goldenrod triggers contact allergies in susceptible people by the exiting plant sap. When fighting gloves should therefore always be worn.
Tips
Like all Goldenrod species, the Canadian Goldenrod is not poisonous. She even counts among the medicinal herbs. The Teutons already appreciated their healing effect on wounds, rheumatism and gout.