About
A rhizomatous perennial forming clumps of upright, downy stems to 2.5m tall with lance-shaped, toothed, hairy leaves and from late summer into early autumn, broadly conical sprays of densely clustered, small yellow flowers on horizontal branches.
About the genus
Solidago are woody-based perennials, some invasive, with erect stems bearing narrow leaves and terminal panicles or racemes of small yellow flowers in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
PruningCut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews