A clump forming variety that spreads less aggressively; arching panicles of golden yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies in fall; drought tolerant once established
Ships as a Landscape-Ready Plug 6 Plant Minimum
Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' info from Missouri Botanical Garden
Common Name: short's goldenrod
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 6 to 9
Height: 2.00 to 2.50 feet
Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: September to October
Bloom Description: Golden yellow
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy, Good Cut
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Deer
Golden Rod 'Solar Cascade' (Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade')
Ornamental Features
Planting and Growing
Solar Cascade Goldenrod has masses of beautiful ray-like plumes of gold flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season.