1. Home
  2. Question and Answer
  3. Houseplants
  4. Garden Articles
  5. Most Popular Plants
  6. Plant Nutrition

Solidago rigida

Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) sol-ih-DAY-go RIH-jih-dah Genus:  Solidago This lovely goldenrod has velvety leaves that are gray-green in summer and dusky rose in autumn. It has broad, flattened clusters of rich yellow flowers, which create a striking display on stems 2 to 5 feet tall. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Solidago reliably provides end-of-season color in blazing shades of yellow to the wild garden or naturalistic plantings.  Care:  Grow in lean to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Deadhead to prevent prolific self-seeding. Propagation:  Divide in spring or fall. Problems:  Spot anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Native, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Naturalizing, Roadside Style Herb Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant Type Perennials

Copyright © www.100flowers.win Botanic Garden All Rights Reserved