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Goldenrod

Solidago

A genus of perennials that are part of the larger Asteracae family. Increasingly popular, they combine very well with the Asters.
Most prefer full sun and can be propagated from seed or division during late autumn. Easy to grow, Goldenrods are heat, drought, wind, salt and deer resistant.
The flowers are attractive to butterflies. The Goldenrods do NOT cause hay fever unlike the popular myth.

* photo taken in Stratford, Ontario on Aug 3 2010

* photos of unknown internet source




* photos taken on Aug 2 2011 in Luzerne Co, PA


* photos taken on Sep 29 2013 in Columbia, MD


Solidago altissima

* video found on Youtube


Solidago Baby Sun
A perennial, reaching up to 27 inches x 2.5 feet, with yellow flowers borne on sturdy stems during mid to late summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 9

Solidago bicolor
A perennial, reaching up to 3.3 x 2 feet, that is native to central and eastern U.S.
The smooth-edged to toothed, broad lance-shaped leaves are up to 8 inches in length.
The white to pale yellow flowers are borne on upright spikes during late summer into fall.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun to partial shade.

Solidago caesia
Reaches up to 3 x 3 feet.
The showy yellow flowers are borne early to mid autumn.
Hardy north to zone 3.

Solidago californica ( California Goldenrod )
A perennial, reaching up to 4 feet x 32 inches, that is native from California to New Mexico; south into Mexico.
The narrow, ovate leaves are up to 4 inches in length.
The golden-yellow flowers are borne on spikes during autumn.
Hardy zones 8 to 10 in full sun to partial shade.

Solidago canadensis ( Canada Goldenrod )
A fast growing to invasive rhizome spreading, erect perennial, reaching a maximum size of 6.5 x 6 + feet. that is native to eastern North America. It has escaped into the wild in much of China and Japan where it is considered an invasive weed.
The toothed, lance-shaped leaves are up to 6 inches in length.
The golden-yellow flowers are borne on dense panicles from late summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.

* photos taken on July 13 2011 in Columbia, MD


* photos taken on Aug 4 2013 in Stratford, Ontario


Solidago Cloth of Gold
A dwarf perennial, reaching a maximum height of 2 feet, bearing deep yellow flowers.

Solidago Crown of Rays
Bushy and compact in habit, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 2.5 feet, with golden-yellow flower sprays that are branched horizontally and borne late summer into early autumn. The foliage is rust resistant and will usually only develop powdery mildew if under drought stress..
Hardy zones 2 to 9 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil.

Solidago cutleri
A dense, tufted, dwarf perennial, reaching a maximum size of 20 inches x 2.5 feet, that is native to mountains in Maine and northern New York State.
The leaves are up to 6 inches in length.
The flowers are golden-yellow.
Hardy zones 3 to 7 in full sun.

Solidago fistulosa ( Pine Barren Goldenrod )
A perennial, reaching up to 6 feet, that is native to the southeastern U.S. ( Louisiana to New Jersey; and south...near the coast ).
Hardy zones 7 to 9.

Solidago flexicaulis ( Zigzag Goldenrod )
A perennial, reaching up to 4.5 x 4 feet.
The yellow flowers borne early to mid-autumn are great for attracting late season butterflies.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in partial to full shade on well drained soil.

* photos taken on Oct 19 2013 in Columbia, MD


Solidago gigantea
Reaches up to 4 feet x 45 inches.
The flowers are borne late summer.

Solidago Golden Baby
Also called S. canadensis Baby Gold. Sturdy and compact, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 2.5 ( rarely over 2 ) feet, with abundant, golden-yellow flowers borne mid-summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 9, very disease resistant.

Solidago Golden Dwarf
A dwarf perennial reaching a maximum height of 1 foot.

Solidago Golden Fleece
A spectacular, low growing perennial, reaching a maximum size of 2 x 6 feet, that is excellent for dense, weed-proof groundcover. Fast growing, it can spread up to 15 inches per year.
The basal foliage is semi-evergreen and the golden-yellow flowers are borne late summer into mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun.

Solidago Golden Gates
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 3.3 feet.

Solidago Goldenmosa
A strongly erect perennial, reaching a maximum size of 3.3 feet x 26 inches, bearing fluffy sprays of golden-yellow flowers borne late summer into early autumn.

Solidago Golden Shower
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 32 inches.

Solidago Golden Thumb
A dwarf perennial, reaching a maximum height of 1 foot.

Solidago Golden Wings
A strongly upright perennial, reaching up to 6 feet in height, with toothed, lance leaves and bright yellow flowers borne on feathery panicles during early to mid autumn.

Solidago graminifolia ( Fine-Leaved Goldenrod )
A bushy, upright, clumping perennial, reaching a maximum size of 4 x 3 + feet, that is native to eastern North America.
The ferny foliage is mid-green.
The bright yellow flowers are borne on small, terminal clusters during early to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 9 ( possibly 2 ) in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil.

Solidago Laurin
A vigorous, sturdy, compact, clumping perennial, reaching a maximum size of 1.5 x 2.3 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are deep green.
The very abundant, very showy, bright yellow flowers are borne during late summer.
Hardy zones 3b to 8.

Solidago Lemore
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 32 inches, bearing pyramidal sprays of golden-yellow flowers.

Solidago Little Lemon ( Little Lemon Goldenrod )
A beautiful, very compact, bushy, dwarf perennial, reaching a maximum size of 1.5 x 1.5 feet, bearing stunning bright yellow flowers during late summer into mid autumn.
The flowers are attractive to butterflies.
The lance-shaped foliage is deep green. Great for edging, fronts of borders and containers.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil ranging from sand to clay. Resistant to deer and butterflies.

Solidago microcephala
A perennial native to open sandy sites on the east coast of the U.S.
The yellow flowers are borne early to mid autumn.

Solidago mollis
Reaches up to 2 feet.

Solidago Momosa
A perennial reaching a maximum height of 5 feet.

Solidago Nags Head
Reaches up to 3 feet with golden-yellow flower sprays borne during late summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun. Drought tolerant.

Solidago nemoralis ( Gray Goldenrod )
A perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet.
Hardy zones 3 to 9 in full sun.

Solidago odora
A fast growing to invasive perennial, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 3 feet, that is native to dry, sandy, open woods in the eastern U.S.
The golden-yellow flowers are borne in dense panicles from mid summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 in full sun to partial shade.

* photos taken on Sep 15 2013 in Howard Co., MD


Solidago ohioensis
A compact perennial, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet, that is native to prairies of the U.S. Midwest.
The broad leaves are luxuriant mid-green.
The intense yellow flowers are borne on very showy, very large, flat-topped clusters.
Hardy zones 3 to 9 in full sun on moist soil.

Solidago patula
Reaches up to 57 inches x 2.5 feet.
Flowers borne early to mid autumn.

Solidago Peter Pan
A showy hybrid Goldenrod, originating in Germany, reaching a maximum size of 38 x 26 inches.
The toothed, lance-shaped leaves are deep green.
The mildew resistant foliage remains attractive all season.
The tiny, brilliant yellow flowers are borne on spectacular sprays during late summer into early autumn. The flowers attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil ranging from sand to clay. Drought tolerant. Deadhead old blooms to extend blooming season.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2013 in Howard Co., MD


Solidago Praecox
Likely a cultivar of Solidago virgaurea, reaching up to 50 inches in height.
Flowers borne on golden-yellow, flat heads from mid to late summer.
Hardy zones 2 to 9 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil.

Solidago rigida ( Stiff Goldenrod )
A stiff stemmed perennial, reaching a maximum height of 62 inches x 2.5 feet, that is native to North America ( from Saskatchewan to Massachusetts; south to Texas to Georgia ).
It is sturdy and does not need staking, it is also not a rhizome spreading making it noninvasive.
The attractive, large, broad leaves are deep green, turning rose-red during autumn.
The showy, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, up to 0.5 inches across, are borne in dense, flat-topped clusters during late summer into early autumn.
The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on moist, well drained soil.
Tolerant of drought and anything from sand to clay.

Solidago roanensis ( Roan Mountain Goldenrod )
Am upright perennial, reaching a maximum size of 5.2 x 2 ( rarely over 3 ) feet, that is native to the Appalatian Mountains from Pennsylvania south to northern Georgia and Alabama. it is rare throughout its native range..
The elliptical leaves are up to 6 x 2 inches in size.
The bright yellow flowers are borne over a long season from late summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on sandy or gravelly, well drained soil.

Solidago rugosa ( Rough Stem Goldenrod )
A dense perennial, reaching up to 8 x 4 ( rarely over 5 ) feet, that is native to eastern North America from Michigan to Maine; south to Texas to Florida. This plant is very valuable for production of nectar to bees for honey production.
The bristle-toothed, broad lance-shaped leaves are up to 6 inches in length.
The vivid golden-yellow flowers are borne on long arching sprays late summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil.

* photos taken on Sep 14 2013 in Columbia, MD


Fireworks
A graceful, compact, rhizomatous but not invasive, bushy, clump forming perennial, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 6.5 ( rarely over 5 x 4 ) feet. Flowers heavily.
Otherwise similar.

* photos taken on Sep 15 2013 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD

* photo taken on Oct 1 2013 in Howard Co., MD


Solidago sempervirens ( Seaside Goldenrod )
A non-invasive perennial, reaching a maximum height of 6 feet, that is native to the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts.
The yellow flowers are borne during early autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 9 in full sun. It is very tolerant of salt spray.

Solidago shortii

Solar Cascade

* photos taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD


Solidago speciosa ( Showy Goldenrod )
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 5 ( rarely over 3 ) feet, that is native to North America ( from Wyoming to Minnesota to New Hampshire; south to Texas to Arkansas to Georgia ).
The attractive foliage is deep green.
The yellow flowers are borne mid summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun.

Solidago sphaceolata
A perennial, reaching up to 2 x 1.5 feet, that is native to central and eastern U.S.
The attractive rounded to heart-shaped leaves, are deep green.
The profuse, golden-yellow flowers are borne in showy sprays during late summer to mid autumn.
The flowers attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 ( 2 & 3 on protected sites ) in full sun to moderate shade on moist, well drained soil. Tolerant of heat, drought and clay.

Golden Fleece ( Dwarf Goldenrod )
Compact in habit, reaching a maximum size of 2 x 6 feet, making an excellent groundcover when massed.
The showy, golden-yellow flowers are borne on arching stems during late summer to mid autumn.
Attractive foliage is rarely bothered by leaf disease. Otherwise same as above.

* photos taken on Sep 15 2011 in Columbia, MD


* photos taken on Sep 15 2013 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD


Solidago squarrosa
Reaches up to 40 inches x 2 feet.
Flowers are borne late summer to early autumn.

Solidago stricta
Reaches up to 6 feet in height.

Solidago virgaurea
A perennial, reaching up to 3.3 x 2 feet, that is native to Europe.
The finely-toothed, broad lance-shaped leaves, up to 4 inches in length, are downy.
The yellow flowers are borne on branched sprays from mid summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 in full sun to partial shade.

Solidago Wichita Mountains ( Wichita Mountains Goldenrod )
A perennial, reaching up to 3 x 2.5 feet, that originated in the wild in the Wichita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma. It was discovered by Steve Bieberich of Sunshine Nursery.
The narrow foliage is mid-green.
The showy, golden-yellow flowers are borne on strongly upright plumes up to 12 inches in length, from late summer to mid autumn.
The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun on well drained soil ranging from sandy to clay. It is extremely heat tolerant and among the most drought tolerant of all Goldenrods making it an excellent plant to combine with ornamental grasses in stripmall and urban landscapes as well as the low maintenance home garden.