golden rod cordage?

[Newindian]

When a friend found out I was making natural fiber strings, he recommended I look into golden rod the stuff is common here, so far I haven't found much on the internet. Any help is appreciated .

[Olanigw (Pekane)]

I've never been able to.

[stickbender]

It is quite common down here in Fl.  Never knew it had any fibers worthwhile.
I know that Eddison, had made a synthetic rubber out of the sap, but it fizzled out as being viable, as the war was over by then. 

                                                       Wayne

[Pat B]

Mature goldenrod stems make good survival arrows, similar to horseweed. I've never heard of it used for cordage.

[Newindian]

Looks like I'll be the first to take a look at it

[Pat B]

I'd wait until late summer, after it has bloomed but before frost.

[madcrow]

It will make cordage.  You will probably have better luck retting it, instead of the usual dry and breaking apart.  Leave a few arrow shaft sized stalks and cut them after a couple of frosts.  Fairly easy to straighten and very light.