Plant of the Week - Show 9

Common Name:
Dwarf Goldenrod

Scientific Name
Solidago ‘Baby Gold’

Plant Description:

Goldenrod is an excellent garden perennial that often gets accused of causing hay fever. It is actually ragweed that is the cause and not goldenrod. Goldenrod is a vigorous late summer to early fall flowering plant. Goldenrod grows well in full sun to very light shade in well drained soil of average fertility.

Plant Profile & Needs:

Height: 18" to 24"
Spread: 10" to 20"
Flower color: Yellow-gold
Bloom time: Autumn
Light: Full sun or light shade
Zone: 4-8
Water: Average
Soil: Average to Rich
Maintenance:
Other info: Plants will bloom the first year from seed. Compact, upright growth. Great cut flower. Attracts butterflies.