Solidago Little Lemon

Solidago LITTLE LEMON ('Dansolitlem' PP17297)

Common Name: Goldenrod

This perennial has it all! It's easy to grow, provides a showy splash of color in the garden when little else is blooming, attracts butterflies, looks great in containers, and makes a very long-lasting cut flower. Unlike the taller, more wild cultivars, this petite version of goldenrod can find a place in everyone's garden.

Little Lemon is the most compact form of goldenrod available today. It grows 8 to 14 inches tall depending on the growing conditions. From late summer into early fall, an abundance of lemon yellow panicles cover the finely textured, green leaves. If cut back, it often reblooms. Use this plant to extend the season of interest in your garden well into fall.

Despite common perception, goldenrod does not cause hay fever. Rather, it blooms around the same time as ragweed which is the true culprit of allergy sufferers. Goldenrods are members of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). There are approximately 100 species found in North America, mainly in the east. They commonly grow along stream banks, in ditches, and other places where the soil is moist and rich. The new hybrid goldenrods are much better behaved than their wild ancestors and make excellent garden plants.

Height:

8.0-14.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Prairie

Rain Garden

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America