'Fireworks' Goldenrod (Solidago)
Perennial
- Grows vigorously in moist soils, great for rain gardens!
- Native perennial with golden yellow flowers light up the landscape.
- Attracts pollinators, host plant to several species of caterpillars.
- Easy to grow, disease-free, & deer-resistant.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, up to 3-4’ tall x 2-3’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Goldenrod, wrinkleleaf goldenrod
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' tall X 2-3' wide
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Late Summer
Features: Rain gardens, native, wet soils, deer resistant, drought-tolerant, best for beginners, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Accent, border, cottage gardening, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, slopes, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Medium moisture to wet soil. Can tolerate some drought once established.
Spacing: Min 2-3 feet apart
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not required to grow goldenrod plants. In fact, fertilizer can cause goldenrod to turn floppy.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Pruning & maintenance: Optional pruning back goldenrod after flowering in late summer or to stop the plant from spreading.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.