Photo of Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

Also Known As

  • Solar Cascade Short's Goldenrod

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' plant details

Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Solidago shortii, commonly known as Short's goldenrod, is a rare and endangered native goldenrod known only from a few counties in Indiana and Kentucky. 'Solar Cascade' is a very showy cultivar of this species that thrives in moist, gravelly, well-drained soils in full sun but also tolerates part shade. It is a well behaved, clump-forming perennial to 36 inches tall and wide. Arching panicles of small, bright, golden yellow flowers bloom long into late summer and fall. The foliage is highly disease resistant and stays attractive right up to season's end. Use in mass plantings, in the native garden, to cascade down slopes, and for erosion control. A pollinator magnet. Deer resistant.

Gardening facts about Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' plant

How to Grow Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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