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Solidago caesia (Wreath Goldenrod)

Wreath Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed Goldenrod, Bluestem Goldenrod, Solidago axillaris, Solidago caesia var. axillaris, Solidago caesia var. caesia

Solidago caesia, Wreath Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed Goldenrod, Bluestem Goldenrod, Solidago axillaris, Fall perennials, Fall Flowers, Yellow flowers

Shade-tolerant, Solidago caesia (Wreath Goldenrod) is a herbaceous perennial wildflower forming a clump of arching, blue-green stems clad with lance-shaped, toothed, medium to dark green leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm). Blooming for about one month in late summer to fall, the plant bears loose clusters of 1-12 tiny, bright yellow flowers in the leaf axils along the length of the stems, as well as a large terminal cluster. Attractive to birds, butterflies, hummingbirds and a wide variety of insects, especially short-tongued bees, wasps, and flies, Wreath Goldenrod provides a bold splash of color in the late season garden. Easy to grow, low care and trouble free, this goldenrod species is less aggressive than the tall goldenrods. It is a good choice for a wildflower meadow, cottage garden or an open woodland garden.

  • Grows up to 18-36 in. tall and wide (45-90 cm). Will occasionally form small colonies from underground rhizomes or self-seeding.
  • Performs best in full sun to part shade in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Preference is medium shade to partial sun, mesic to dry-mesic conditions. It is not fussy about soils and tolerates dry soils, poor soils and clay. Drought tolerant once established.
  • A beautiful plant for beds and borders, cottage gardens, wild gardens, wildflower meadows or butterfly gardens.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Native to central and eastern North America from Quebec and Ontario to Florida and Texas.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Solidago
Common names Goldenrod
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 3'
(30cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 3'
(30cm - 90cm)
Spacing 18" - 36"
(50cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Solidago bicolor (White Goldenrod)
Solidago gigantea (Early Goldenrod)
Solidago altissima (Tall Goldenrod)
Euthamia occidentalis (Western Goldentop)
Solidago canadensis (Canada Goldenrod)
Euthamia graminifolia (Grass-Leaved Goldenrod)

Recommended Companion Plants

Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Blue Wood Aster)
Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats)
Chrysogonum virginianum (Green And Gold)
Conoclinium coelestinum (Blue Mistflower)
Heliopsis helianthoides (False Sunflower)
Amsonia hubrichtii (Narrowleaf Bluestar)

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Solidago (Goldenrod)
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Solidago
Common names Goldenrod
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 3'
(30cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 3'
(30cm - 90cm)
Spacing 18" - 36"
(50cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Do I Need?
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