Golden Fleece Golden Rod
Solidago sphacelata
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Perennials: Flower
Goldenrod
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Bushy, upright clump of dark-green leaves, bearing large heads of golden-yellow flowers that look like an exploding sun. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Tolerates hot, humid summer regions. Flowers do not cause allergies.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Yellow
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division