Description

At 2' tall, Solidago sphacelata is a medium height, compact flowering ornamental. It produces stiff arching stems, terminally divided to bear plumes of small yellow flowers. These will put on quite a show in late summer through mid-fall. The foliage is dark-green, heart-shaped, and dense.

Cultivation

Autumn goldenrod is easy to grow. It performs wonderfully in typical, moist, well-drained, rich garden settings, such as are found in cottage gardens. Yet it is also tolerant of dry conditions and poor soil. A good choice for a sunny rock garden, or dry perennial flower border. It spreads by rhizomes, forming dense colonies that can be an effective groundcover. Blooms August to October. Zones 5-7

Propagation

Propagate from seed in fall, or by division in spring.

Additional Notes

It has been falsely believed that goldenrods cause hay fever, when in fact it is the pollen from other concurrent plants, such as ragweed, that are causing allergic reactions.