Solidago, Rough-stemmed Goldenrod 'Fireworks'

Solidagorugosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solidago (so-li-DAY-go)
Species
rugosa (roo-GO-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Redding, California

Sacramento, California

San Anselmo, California

Bear, Delaware

Washington, District of Columbia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois(2 reports)

Mount Airy, Maryland

Salem, Massachusetts

Commerce Township, Michigan

Grand Haven, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Columbus, North Carolina

Harrisburg, North Carolina

Winnabow, North Carolina

New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Clarksville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Waynesboro, Tennessee

Claude, Texas

Blacksburg, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
4
neutrals
1
negative
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Lake Stevens, WA (Zone 8a) | August 2015 | negative

Here in Seattle it is just too happy, Much taller than listed, I can keep it at about 5 feet tall by doing a "Chelsea Chop", otherwise it...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | neutral

A nice, lower growing goldenrod. Blooms September to October in my garden.

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Redding, CA | November 2011 | neutral

It grows fast here and is easily divided in winter. It provides a strong horizontal element when it's about to flower, but the flowers do...Read More

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Salem, MA | September 2011 | positive

This plant is in bloom in my garden right now (Sept). It is mildly invasive for me but easy to pull and all is forgiven when it comes int...Read More

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Columbus, NC (Zone 7b) | August 2011 | neutral

I like this plant but it is mildly invasive. We grow it in a pot with the bottem cut out.

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Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | October 2009 | neutral

This one rates a neutral from me because it only looked really good for about a week and then started looking rather weedy. Attracts a l...Read More

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Grand Haven, MI | June 2007 | positive

Match this plant with later blooming Buddleia (blue) for a spectacular late summer show. I have found , after several years, that this p...Read More

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Tracy, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2007 | positive

Very good name for this cultivar. The flowers literally look like the trail of sparks after fireworks have exploded in the air. This is...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | positive

Very nice for late season color.... gangly at the bottom camouflouge with shorter growing "bushier" plants.... Bright yellow "sprays" o...Read More

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

I'm not all that fond of goldenrods but this hybrid is a beauty in late summer. The long flower spikes arch gracefully and give it a weep...Read More

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