Solidago ‘Goldkind’ or ‘Golden Baby’ (Goldenrod)

Compact, Solidago ‘Goldkind’ or ‘Golden Baby’ (Goldenrod) is a lovely perennial that bears plume-like clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers at the ends of its upright stems. Forming a bushy upright mound of deep green leaves, this Goldenrod blooms over a long period and provides a bold splash of color in the mid to late season garden. Easy to grow, low care and fairly trouble-free, it brings cheerful color to the sunny border or containers and is a great source of nectar for butterflies! 

• Blooming for many weeks from mid summer to early fall, this eye-catching beauty is a good choice for high flower production, sturdy habit, and disease resistance.
• Forms an upright, tight clump, up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm). Stems are sturdy and do not need staking. This Goldenrod is a well-behaved garden plant and can be mixed with other perennials without fear of it becoming invasive
• Thrives in full sun or light shade, in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. It is not fussy about soils and tolerates clay soils, dry soils or poor soils. Drought tolerant,
• Vital ingredient of late summer and fall borders, cottage gardens, prairies or meadows where it adds color and texture. It looks lovely next to Asters, Sedums, Boltonia or Ornamental Grasses. Also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers.
• Attractive to birds and butterflies, it is deer resistant!
• Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms

Solidago, commonly known as Goldenrod, belongs to the Asteraceae family which also includes yarrows, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. These showy upright perennials with their soft plumes of flowers are ideal companions for late season plants such as Ornamental Grasses, Rudbeckia or Sedums in mixed borders. While often taking the blame for ragweed, Goldenrod is not the cause of hay fever.