Solidago
sphacelata
Golden Fleece
Goldenrod
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 18" (Plant 18" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Summer to Late Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun
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Zones:
4-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Yellow /
Yellow
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You would not recognize this as a Solidago until it flowers in late summer. It has dense, branched panicles that direct upward and outward whimsically, resembling a mass of elegantly bunched bouquets. Solidago Golden Fleece reliably provides end-of-season color in blazing shades of yellow.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- Hot Dry site tolerant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
- Web Only
General Information:
Solidago are perfect for providing fresh blooms in the difficult late summer/early fall time slot and provide a great backdrop for mums and other late bloomers. It has gotten a hayfever reputation because it blooms at the same time as Ragweed - Goldenrod does not aggravate hayfever!
Plant Care:
Avoid overly rich soils. For compact plants, cut back by 1/2 in June, or pinch back in May. This may delay bloom time. Can be divided every 2 - 3 years in spring. May need frequent division to maintain boundaries in formal border. Spent flower stalks provide winter interest, but can be cut down to prevent over seeding.
