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Solidago rigida (Goldenrod, Stiff goldenrod)

Solidago rigida Photo/Illustration: C. Colston Burrell

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Solidago rigida sol-ih-DAY-go RIH-jih-dah Common Name: Goldenrod, Stiff goldenrod Genus: Solidago
This lovely goldenrod has velvety leaves that are gray-green in summer and dusky rose in autumn. It has broad, flattened clusters of rich yellow flowers, which create a striking display on stems 2 to 5 feet tall.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Solidago reliably provides end-of-season color in blazing shades of yellow to the wild garden or naturalistic plantings. 
 Care: Grow in lean to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Deadhead to prevent prolific self-seeding.
 Propagation: Divide in spring or fall.
 Problems: Spot anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Naturalizing, Roadside
Style Herb Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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