A native cultivar introduced by Mt. Cuba with arching sprays of golden yellow flowers from mid-August to September. Flowers are attractive to birds, butterflies, and pollinators. Cut back to encourage rebloom. 18 – 24″ Botanical Name- Solidago sphacelata Golden Fleece Pronunciation- sol-ih-DAY-goh sfa-sel-AY-tuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Golden Yellow Bloom Time- Late summer – early fall Companion Plants- Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria Blue’ – striking gold vs rich blue Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (Monarchs for nectar), beneficial wasps Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP24 Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to control self-seeding; cut back in late fall and fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall to the ground. Deadhead during blooming to prevent self-seeding. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Too much fertilizer in clay can make plants flop. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
