General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
Shrub
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
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| Plant Height: |
24 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
18 - 24 inches |
| Fruit: |
Showy
Edible to birds
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Yellow
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Flower Time: |
Fall
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| Underground structures: |
Rhizome
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Uses: |
Will Naturalize
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Division
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
Other: 2007 Great Plant Picks Award Winner
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- Rough Goldenrod
- Goldenrod
- Rough-Stemmed Goldenrod
Posted by
ILPARW (southeast Pennsylvania - Zone 6b) on Feb 23, 2018 11:16 AM concerning plant:
I was given a division from my biggest customer about 2009 from her small spreading colony among other plants. I planted it in the far backyard along the wooden fence in full sun. It grew quickly and became an excellent fountain-like clump by the next summer. In time it does keep spreading by rhizomes to become a small colony, but it is not aggressively so, and it is easy to dig any extra out or divide and reset. It is a very nice, easy, reliable perennial that does attract lots of various bee species and some other pollinators. It is sold by some conventional nurseries with a perennial section and I find it occasionally in landscapes and gardens around.
Posted by
Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 1, 2014 8:21 PM concerning plant:
Solidago is considered a key nectar source for Monarch Butterflies. Solidago rugosa is a Monarch Way Station plant.
According to NPIN, Solidago rugosa has special value to native and honey bees.
Posted by
NHJenDion (Southern NH - Zone 5b) on May 6, 2016 9:40 AM concerning plant:
Very showy - nothing like the "wild" goldenrod. Forms a large clump and will spread into other plants if allowed, but pulls up easily enough.
Posted by
NHJenDion (Southern NH - Zone 5b) on May 27, 2013 6:16 AM concerning plant:
Stunning!
Plant Events from our members
| Catmint20906 |
On September 5, 2015 |
Bloomed |
| SuperHappyCamper |
On March 4, 2023 |
Obtained plant
Purchased from North Georgia Native Plant Nursery. |
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