Exposure • Sun

Nature Attraction • Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Foliage • Summer

Bloom Color • Yellow

Attributes • For Clay Soils • For Bird Lovers

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

Rough-stemmed Goldenrod

Fabulous, brilliant yellow flowers resemble fireworks bursting in the air, and are held well atop the foliage. Stems are upright, with conspicuous hairs. Wonderful as a specimen in the garden, for naturalizing open areas and for attracting butterflies.

Solidago (sol-i-day'-go)

Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Goldenrod

A tall, unbranched plant with narrow leaves densely covering the stem. Small clusters of flowers in shades of gold, yellow or white. Provides late summer and fall color to natural and informal borders. Plant on hillsides for erosion control.