About
A bushy herbaceous perennial to 1.2m high, with upright, leafy stems and narrow mid-green leaves. Produces large, branching conical-shaped clusters of small bright yellow flowers in late summer.
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
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