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Yellow flower plumes of Solidago argutaAsteraceae

Solidago arguta: complete guide

Solidago arguta

Discover Solidago arguta, a tidy, non-invasive goldenrod with early bloom. Growing tips, hardiness, and companion plants for pollinator gardens.

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Solidago fistulosa with dense yellow flower plumes in a sunny pine barren habitatAsteraceae

Pine barren goldenrod: complete guide

Solidago fistulosa

Everything about Solidago fistulosa, the hollow goldenrod native to Atlantic coastal plains. Growing, care and garden ideas at gardenworld.app.

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Yellow flower clusters of Solidago juncea, the early goldenrodAsteraceae

Solidago juncea: complete guide

Solidago juncea

Solidago juncea, the early goldenrod, blooms from late June with bright yellow plumes, is extremely hardy, and draws bees and butterflies.

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Compact alpine flower cluster of Solidago leiocarpa on a rocky mountain summitAsteraceae

Solidago leiocarpa: complete guide

Solidago leiocarpa

Solidago leiocarpa, Cutler's alpine goldenrod, is a compact rock garden plant for summits and troughs, hardy but intolerant of lowland heat.

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Large oval leaves and yellow flower clusters of Solidago macrophylla at a woodland edgeAsteraceae

Solidago macrophylla: complete guide

Solidago macrophylla

Solidago macrophylla, the largeleaf goldenrod, grows large basal leaves at woodland edges, tolerates part shade, and is extremely winter hardy.

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Miniature rosette and tiny yellow flower heads of Solidago minutissimaAsteraceae

Solidago minutissima: complete guide

Solidago minutissima

Solidago minutissima, the Yakushima dwarf goldenrod, is a miniature alpine plant of 3 to 10 cm, ideal for troughs and alpine houses.

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Solidago missouriensis prairie goldenrod with golden yellow flower plumes in late summerAsteraceae

Prairie goldenrod: complete guide

Solidago missouriensis

Complete guide to prairie goldenrod (Solidago missouriensis): ideal location, soil needs, care calendar and companion plants for naturalistic borders.

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Silvery-grey, velvety leaves and yellow flower clusters of Solidago mollisAsteraceae

Solidago mollis: complete guide

Solidago mollis

Solidago mollis, the soft prairie goldenrod, has silvery-grey, velvety foliage, is extremely drought-tolerant, and ideal for gravel gardens.

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Golden-yellow dense flower clusters of Rocky Mountain goldenrodAsteraceae

Rocky Mountain Goldenrod: complete guide

Solidago multiradiata

Solidago multiradiata produces golden-yellow flower plumes from late summer through fall. Learn how to grow this hardy alpine perennial.

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Solidago patula with golden yellow flower plumes in natural habitatAsteraceae

Rough-leaved goldenrod: complete guide

Solidago patula

Everything about Solidago patula: cultivation, ideal location, care, and companion plants. A robust perennial with showy golden plumes.

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Solidago rigida with broad golden flat-topped flower heads in autumn borderAsteraceae

Stiff goldenrod: complete guide

Solidago rigida

Everything about Solidago rigida: location, soil, care, and companion planting. A striking drought-tolerant perennial with broad flat-topped golden flower heads.

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Solidago sempervirens with golden yellow flower sprays at the coastAsteraceae

Seaside goldenrod: complete guide

Solidago sempervirens

Everything about Solidago sempervirens: location, soil, care, and companions. A salt-tolerant, semi-evergreen goldenrod for coastal and dry gardens.

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