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Solidago rigida ssp. humilis 'Golden Rockets'

Golden Rockets goldenrod

Native to North America (cultivar)


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2016 selection from Jellito Seed.  Compact habit with sturdy stems and dense round heads of yellow flowers make it perfect for last summer color in the perennial border.  Tolerates poor soils, attracts butterflies and pollinators, adaptable. High salt tolerance.


Height:

2 ft

Spread:

2 ft

Spacing:

2-3 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Solidago rigida ssp. humilis 'Golden Rockets' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Attributes

  • Dried Flower
  • Cut Flower
  • Container
  • Clay Soil
  • Rock Garden
  • Naturalizing
  • Drought Tolerant

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Flowering Months

  • October
  • September

Foliage Color

  • Green

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Salt Tolerance

  • High

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Dry to Moist

Plants that work well with Solidago rigida ssp. humilis 'Golden Rockets'

Homestead purple verbena Homestead purple verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple')