Heart-leaved Goldenrod Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- so-li-DAY-go spass-el-LAH-tuh
- Description
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Heart-leaved Goldenrod is a native perennial in the daisy family that is commonly found in dry rocky forests. It is frequently found in locations where the soil contains calcium carbonate, which makes the soil chalky. It can become mildly invasive, spreading by rhizomes and wind blown seeds. Deadheading prior to flowering will help control the spread of its seeds. To encourage more blooms, remove the spent clusters of flowers.
The flowers bloom on only one side of the branch.
Blooming the same time of year as ragweed, goldenrod is erroneously thought to cause allergies.
'Golden Fleece' is a more compact variety in the Goldenrod family, growing to only 1-1.5' tall and wide. Its low form makes for an excellent groundcover, and for growing on slopes.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Powdery mildew, leaf spot and leaf rust may be issues affecting this plant. Aphids, beetles are minor problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Solidago
- Species:
- sphacelata
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- U.S.A.
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Attracts butterflies and birds.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Buffer
- Colorful
- Screening
- Wildlife Food Source
- Wildlife Larval Host
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Erect
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from September to November
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Blooms from July to October with many small flowers clustered along the stems.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Cordate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Heart shaped basal leaves have long petioles.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Multi-branched stems.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Slope/Bank
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Barrier
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Small Mammals
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Dry Soil
- Erosion
- Problems:
- Weedy
