Solidago Sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'

Autumn Goldenrod, Golden Fleece Goldenrod

Golden Fleece Goldenrod brings yellow sprays to the border as summer gives way to fall. Its branched flowering stems rise above a low base of heart-shaped, blue-green leaves.

The foliage can remain through mild winters and gradually makes an effective groundcover. Flowers attract bees and butterflies, including visitors passing through the garden in autumn. The compact height makes the selection useful near the front of a planting.

Grow in sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Established plants tolerate dry periods. Cutting back spent flowers can encourage another flush.

Size
• Height: 18–24 in
• Width: 24–36 in

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4–9

Best Uses
• Border
• Ground Cover
• Pollinator garden
• Mass Planting

Plant type

Groundcover, Perennial, Semi Evergreen

Height

18-24 in

Width

24-36 in

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Blue-green

Fall color

Dark Green, Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Pollinator garden

Shape

Clumping, Low Spreading

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes