Common Perennials

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Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa

Goldenrod 'Fireworks'

Quick Profile

Exposure

Full Sun

Mature Height

2 - 4 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zones

2 - 8

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Foliage Color

Green

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Season

July - September

Size

Medium
Tall

Features

Upright plants with masses of yellow flowers. Excellent addition to the garden for late summer and fall color.

Culture

Moist well-drained soil in full sun location

Cultivars

'Fireworks' 2-3 feet tall, spreading clump, yellow flowers

'Golden Fleece' 18-24 inches tall, compact spreading clump, yellow flowers

'Crown of Ray' 18-24 inches tall, compact, flowers tend to be flattened and radiate outward, yellow flowers

Notes

Spreading types need division to keep them in bounds. Tolerant of tough sites and dry soils. Limit fertilizer or they get tall and floppy. Attacts butterflies.