Photo of Solidago missouriensis flower by Matt Lavin

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Solidago missouriensis

Also Known As

  • Missouri Goldenrod
  • Prairie Goldenrod

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Solidago missouriensis plant details

Solidago missouriensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solidago missouriensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solidago missouriensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Solidago missouriensis plant

How to Grow Solidago missouriensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Solidago 'Dansolitlem'

aka Little Lemon Golden Rod, Little Lemon Goldenrod

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-14"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Solidago 'Little Lemon' PP17297 by Karl Gercens III
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aka Golden Fleece Autumn Goldenrod

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' flower by Kristine Paulus
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aka Solidago canadensis 'Garden Baby', Solidago canadensis 'Golden Baby', Garden Baby Goldenrod, Golden Baby Golden Rod

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-36"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Solidago 'Goldkind' flower by Karl Gercens III
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aka Riddell's Golden Rod

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun
  • regular - low
Photo of Solidago riddellii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka California Goldenrod

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - low
Photo of Solidago californica flower by The Watershed Nursery
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