Melinda Myers

Goldenrod

Botanical Name

Solidago spp.

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

8

Height

2 to 6 feet

Width

1 to 3 feet

Flowers

Midsummer to late fall: yellow

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Well-drained

Planting & Care

• Division may be necessary every 2 to 3 years
• Avoid excess fertilization and high nitrogen fertilizers that can promote rampant growth
• Deadhead to prevent reseeding and promote additional flowers
• Most varieties are drought tolerant when established

Problems

Mildew, rust, leaf spot when poorly sited

Varieties

• Fireworks - tiny yellow flowers along long plume-like panicles held at the ends of stems - resembling fireworks