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Solidago cutleri 'Goldrush' (Goldenrod, Alpine goldenrod, Cutler's alpine goldenrod)

Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Blooms of Bressingham

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Botanical Name: Solidago cutleri 'Goldrush' sol-ih-DAY-go KUT-ler-eye

Common Name: Goldenrod, Alpine goldenrod, Cutler's alpine goldenrod Genus: Solidago

'Goldrush' heralds the coming of fall with masses of tiny, yellow flowers for four weeks in August and September. Its compact size—about a foot tall—makes it a great candidate for a rock garden or border edge.
Noteworthy characteristics: Reliable, end-of-season color; compact size.
Care: Grow in lean to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; some species prefer shade. Deadhead to prevent prolific self-seeding.
Propagation: Divide in spring or fall.
Problems: Spot anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots.

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Height	6 in. to 12 in.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Spreads
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Drought Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics	Attracts Butterflies; Native; Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time	Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Naturalizing, Roadside
Style	Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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