'Fireworks' Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks') is a seasonal plant with yellow flowers late summer through fall. They prefer moist soil in sun to part sun, tolerating some shade, where they grow up to 5 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis) and White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra).
Maintenance
Plants may spread aggressively in settings with little competition by surrounding plants. Rust and Powdery Mildew are occasional problems.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Acidic,
Loam,
Rock,
Sand Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 to 3 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes* Bloom Time
August,
September,
October Bloom Color
Yellow Seasonality
Fall Sociability
Groups of up to 5, Groups of 5-10