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Solidago ‘Goldenmosa’ (Goldenrod)

Goldenrod 'Goldenmosa', Goldenrod 'Golden Mosa'

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Solidago 'Goldenmosa', Solidago 'Golden Mosa', Fall perennials, Fall Flowers, Yellow flowers

Compact, Solidago ‘Goldenmosa’ (Goldenrod) is a lovely perennial that bears abundant, fluffy conical panicles, 12 in. long (30 cm), of brilliant golden-yellow flowers. Forming a bushy upright mound of narrow mid-green leaves, this Goldenrod blooms over a long period and provides a bold splash of color in the late season garden. Easy to grow, low care and fairly trouble-free, it brings cheerful color to the sunny border or containers and is a great source of nectar for butterflies!

  • Blooming for many weeks from late summer to early fall, this eye-catching beauty is regarded as one of the best Goldenrods.
  • Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Forms an upright, tight clump, up to 32 in. tall (80 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm). Stems are sturdy and do not need staking. This Goldenrod is a well-behaved garden plant and can be mixed with other perennials without fear of it becoming invasive
  • Thrives in full sun or light shade, in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. It is not fussy about soils and tolerates clay soils, dry soils or poor soils. Drought tolerant,
  • Vital ingredient of late summer and fall borders, cottage gardens, prairies or meadows where it adds color and texture. It looks lovely next to Asters, Sedums, Boltonia or Ornamental Grasses. Also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers.
  • Attractive to birds and butterflies, it is deer resistant!
  • Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms

Solidago, commonly known as Goldenrod, belongs to the Asteraceae family which also includes yarrows, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. These showy upright perennials with their soft plumes of flowers are ideal companions for late season plants such as Ornamental Grasses, Rudbeckia or Sedums in mixed borders. While often taking the blame for ragweed, Goldenrod is not the cause of hay fever.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Solidago
Common names Goldenrod
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late), Fall
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Solidago LITTLE LEMON (Goldenrod)
Solidago flexicaulis (Zigzag Goldenrod)
Solidago bicolor (White Goldenrod)
Solidago gigantea (Early Goldenrod)
Solidago altissima (Tall Goldenrod)
Euthamia occidentalis (Western Goldentop)

Recommended Companion Plants

Helenium ‘Waltraut’ (Sneezeweed)
Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’ (‘Autumn Joy’)
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ (Montbretia)
Salvia yangii (Russian Sage)

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Solidago (Goldenrod)
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Solidago
Common names Goldenrod
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late), Fall
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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