Rough Goldenrod Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Other plants called Rough Goldenrod:
- Phonetic Spelling
- so-li-DAY-go roo-GO-suh
- Description
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'Fireworks' is a cultivar of the native herbaceous perennial S. rugosa in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Plants form a bushy, upright clump reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and wide of dark-green leaves and grow best in moist, well-drained soil, but are somewhat tolerant of dry and wet soils.
In late summer the blooms appear along 18-inch arching stems held above the foliage to provide a stunning display of yellow flowers that resemble fireworks, hence the cultivar name. These blooms are very attractive to various butterflies and bees. It pairs nicely with the blues and lavenders of asters or Joe-pye weed. 'Fireworks' is not aggressive and will not try to take over your garden as it spreads slowly by rhizomes. Divide every three to four years or as needed. Cut the plant down in early spring before it starts growing again.
Use in the border of a native or pollinator garden or naturalized meadow setting. This plant is resistant to browsing by deer.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems.
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- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- Pollinator Garden in Full Sun Four-Season Garden Border Landscape Pinewild County Club, Moore County
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Fireworks
- Fireworks
- Fireworks
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Fireworks
- Fireworks
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Solidago
- Species:
- rugosa
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts butterflies, bees, pollinators, and beneficial insects. Songbirds eat the seeds.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Clumping
- Dense
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Tiny yellow flowers in dense panicles at the ends of arching stems. Blooms late summer to fall.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Crenate
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 3-6 inch oval green leaves are alternate on stems and toothed.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rain Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Heat
- Humidity
- Insect Pests
- Wet Soil
