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Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod, Rough-stemmed goldenrod)

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' sol-ih-DAY-go roo-GO-sah Common Name: Goldenrod, Rough-stemmed goldenrod Genus: Solidago
This eye-catching cultivar has flower clusters that radiate out in all directions and resemble streaming yellow fireworks. Its form is truly unique and enchanting. It reliably provides end-of-season color in blazing shades of yellow. It grows to 5 feet tall and provides good structure in the garden all year.
 Noteworthy characteristics:

 


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

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