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    Solidago virgaurea

    Also Known As

    • Solidago brachystachys
    • European Goldenrod
    • Goldenrod

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Solidago virgaurea plant details

    Solidago virgaurea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Solidago virgaurea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Solidago virgaurea

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Solidago virgaurea plant

    How to Grow Solidago virgaurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Solidago 'Little Lemon' PP17297

    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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    Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'

    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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    Solidago 'Goldkind'

    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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    Solidago riddellii

    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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    Solidago californica

    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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