Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta
Dwarf goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea var. cambrica, Solidago virgaurea subsp. alpestris
Solidago Solidago
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
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
Dark-yellow in Summer; Dark-yellow in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta (Dwarf goldenrod) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Prairie planting, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Prefers moist soil in full sun but easily tolerates poor, drier conditions. Grows well in heavy clay.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed
Hardy (H4)
Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta
Dwarf goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea var. cambrica, Solidago virgaurea subsp. alpestris
Solidago Solidago
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.
Deciduous
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
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Dark-yellow in Summer; Dark-yellow in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring
Generally pest free.
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Solidago virgaurea subsp. minuta (Dwarf goldenrod) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Prairie planting, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Prefers moist soil in full sun but easily tolerates poor, drier conditions. Grows well in heavy clay.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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