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Herbaceous Perennial

Solidago flexicaulis
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

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

Synonyms
Solidago latifolia
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Plant range
E Canada to USA

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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