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Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta (Dwarf goldenrod)
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta
Other names
Dwarf goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea var. cambrica, Solidago virgaurea subsp. alpestris
Genus
Solidago Solidago
Species
S. virgaurea subsp. minuta - S. virgaurea subsp. minuta is a mound-forming, woody-based, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, leathery, toothed, mid-green leaves and erect, spike-like racemes of dark yellow flower heads from late summer into autumn.
Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
Flower
Dark-yellow in Summer; Dark-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta (Dwarf goldenrod) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Prairie planting, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moist soil in full sun but easily tolerates poor, drier conditions. Grows well in heavy clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta
Other names
Dwarf goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea var. cambrica, Solidago virgaurea subsp. alpestris
Genus
Solidago Solidago
Species
S. virgaurea subsp. minuta - S. virgaurea subsp. minuta is a mound-forming, woody-based, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, leathery, toothed, mid-green leaves and erect, spike-like racemes of dark yellow flower heads from late summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Dark-yellow in Summer; Dark-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta (Dwarf goldenrod) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Prairie planting, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moist soil in full sun but easily tolerates poor, drier conditions. Grows well in heavy clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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