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Solidago speciosa (Showy goldenrod)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Solidago speciosa
Other names
Showy goldenrod
Genus
Solidago Solidago
Species
S. speciosa - S. speciosa is an erect, unbranched, deciduous perennial with red-flushed stems bearing oblong, elliptic, or narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and panicles of tiny, bright yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Solidago speciosa is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation
Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Solidago speciosa (Showy goldenrod) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Drought tolerant once established. Stems tend to flop if soil is too wet or too fertile.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Solidago speciosa
Other names
Showy goldenrod
Genus
Solidago Solidago
Species
S. speciosa - S. speciosa is an erect, unbranched, deciduous perennial with red-flushed stems bearing oblong, elliptic, or narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and panicles of tiny, bright yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Native to
Central United States, Eastern United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation
Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Solidago speciosa (Showy goldenrod) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Drought tolerant once established. Stems tend to flop if soil is too wet or too fertile.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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