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Solidago flexicaulis 'Variegata' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Solidago flexicaulis 'Variegata' (v)

Solidago flexicaulis 'Variegata' (v)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Solidago
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall, bearing toothed leaves on upright stems; the foliage is light green with yellow-green mottling and marbling. Tiny golden yellow flowers are borne in slender flowerspikes in late summer. The flowers are good for attracting pollinating insects and also make good cut flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. May require staking in exposed sites

Pruning

Remove flowered stems to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years