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early goldenrod

Solidago gigantea

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Solidago
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with upright, hairless stems to around 2m tall and toothed, lance-shaped leaves. Pyramidal panicles of flowerheads to 30cm long and comprising densely-clustered, small golden-yellow flowers are borne from late summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years