(Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod)

(Hybrid Goldenrod, Sweety Goldenrod)

Offering a dwarf habit, mildew resistance, and a late-summer bonanza of large frothy bright lemon yellow flower clusters, this hybrid goldenrod is perfect for the front of the perennial border. The abundant plumy flower clusters crowd the top of compact sturdy stems that are densely furnished with attractive dark green lance-shaped leaves. The clump-forming plants are well-behaved and not invasive.

Plant this goldenrod in full sun in any average to fertile soil that has good drainage. It is...

(California Goldenrod)

(Canadian Goldenrod)

One of the most common goldenrods for late-summer and fall, Canadian goldenrod is a North America perennial known for its tall stems of fluffy, golden flowers. It has a very wide distribution, from northern Mexico up to the far reaches of Canada and Alaska, so it should come as no surprise that populations are variable in hardiness and appearance. There are numerous natural varieties that vary in size, stem hairiness, leaf texture and flowerhead size. Natural populations tend to favor open sites...

(Crown of Rays Goldenrod, Hybrid Goldenrod)

Few perennials are as good as goldenrods at bringing a sunny splash of color to the border. Bearing horizontal sprays of bright golden yellow flowers atop leafy knee-high stems from mid- to late summer, 'Crown of Rays' lives up to its name. This well-behaved, non-invasive cultivar forms dense clumps of lance-shaped leaves.

Plant this hardy perennial in full sun in any average garden soil. It is relatively tolerant of dry or heavy soil. It makes a good fresh or dried cut flower. The brassy yellow...

(Cutler's Alpine Goldenrod)

Alpine goldenrod is a nicely clumping perennial that shows off spikes of yellow flowers from mid summer to late summer. A wildflower of the northeastern United States, it grows into a wide clumping mat that grows under knee height. Its yellow blossoms remain directly upon the main stems, creating drifts of small yellow columnheads over the cushion of dark green leaves.

Alpine goldenrod performs best when grown in full sun in well-draining soils with average fertility. Once established it demonstrates...

(Cutler's Alpine Goldenrod, Goldrush Alpine Goldenrod)

Offering a dense compact habit and a late-summer bonanza of fuzzy golden-yellow flower clusters on erect stems, Goldrush is a floriferous selection of the eastern North American native Solidago cutleri. Plants form a dense slowly spreading clump of attractive lance-shaped leaves.

Alpine goldenrod performs best when grown in full sun in lean well-drained soils. Once established it demonstrates good drought tolerance and resistance to powdery mildew. Alpine goldenrod makes a nice specimen...

(Hybrid Goldenrod, Little Lemon Goldenrod)

Offering a compact habit and a late-summer bonanza of large plumy lemon-yellow flower clusters, this hybrid goldenrod is perfect for the front of the perennial border. The erect flower stems arise from tidy, dense, well-behaved clumps of attractive lance-shaped leaves.

Plant Little Lemon goldenrod in full to partial sun in any average to fertile soil that has good drainage. It is lovely combined with dwarf ornamental grasses such as blue-leaved fescues and purple-flowered pennisetums. It is...

(Drummond's Goldenrod)

(Giant Goldenrod)