About
An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall, bearing mid-green, toothed leaves on upright stems. Tiny golden yellow flowers are borne in slender flower spikes in late summer. The flowers are good for attracting pollinating insects and also make good cut flowers.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toE Canada to USA
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps in autumn and spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews