About
Ledsham' is a bushy perennial, to about 75cm tall, producing fluffy sprays of tiny, daisy-like, lemon-yellow flowers in mid- to 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningRemove flowered stems to prevent self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews