Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Kristine Paulus

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

Show all photos

Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'

Also Known As

Golden Fleece Autumn Goldenrod

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

More Options

Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' plant details

Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spreading to form a dense, weed-smothering cover (about 2' sq x 1' h) of dark-green foliage rosettes topped with a profusion of small bright yellow flowers.

By: Forestfarm

Compact spreading dwarf goldenrod, 15” tall spreading to about 24” with bright yellow flowers in arching sprays late summer to fall. Easily grown in average garden conditions in a sunny spot…combine with fall blooming asters for a nice contrast. Z4 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

A foundling in a group of the tall species, noticeable for its compact habit, 'Golden Fleece' has proved valuable for the front of the border and as a colorful groundcover. Rosettes of leaves send up many branched stems that are covered in golden spires from September to October. Fantastic cut flower too!