Elm-leaved goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) is a seasonal plant with yellow flowers from mid-summer through fall. They prefer shade to part sun in mesic soil where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for the slopes of shaded bioretention installations. Companion plants include Short’s Aster (Symphyotrichum shortii) and Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum).
Maintenance
Rust and powdery mildew are occasional foliar issues. To prevent aggressive spread by seed, deadhead after blooming. Plants may spread aggressively by rhizome.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam,
Rock,
Sand Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Birds Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
July,
August,
September,
October Bloom Color
Yellow Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5, Groups of 5-10