Solidago, Goldenrod 'Little Lemon'

Solidago

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solidago (so-li-DAY-go)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Perris, California

Sacramento, California

Parker, Colorado

Peoria, Illinois

Ankeny, Iowa

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Townsend, Massachusetts

Kasota, Minnesota

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hereford, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Boston, MA (Zone 5b) | September 2019 | positive

Sources state the height of this plant is anywhere from 8"-18". Mine are about 24" high and 30" wide in unamended sandy loam soil. Grew i...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

'Little Lemon' is a shorter goldenrod than most with a somewhat nicer flower. Blooms from July - September in my garden.

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Springfield, VA | July 2011 | positive

Bought this from the local nursery..first year had a bad rust. After planting, it came back in spring rust free. Started blooming early...Read More

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2010 | neutral

This is a likable goldenrod. The color is light yellow of course and it lasts a very long time in late summer-fall. DOES NOT CAUSE ALLER...Read More

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