Solidago flexicaulis
zigzag goldenrod
An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall, bearing mid-green, toothed leaves on upright stems. Tiny golden yellow flowers are borne in slender flower spikes in late summer. The flowers are good for attracting pollinating insects and also make good cut flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Solidago are woody-based perennials, some invasive, with erect stems bearing narrow leaves and terminal panicles or racemes of small yellow flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps in autumn and spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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