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Solidago shortii Solar Cascade

Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

Goldenrod

'Solar Cascade' Short's Goldenrod is a named selection of our rarest native Goldenrod. Found only in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, it has great drought and sterile soil tolerance. 'Solar Cascade' was chosen for its showy, cascading yellow flowers, as well as its long bloom period in late summer and early fall.  It is flourishing in the parking median at the Cincinnati Zoo; 'Solar Cascade' loves the heat and lean soil providing zoo visitors with weeks of blooms.  The green foliage is highly disease resistant, so a mass planting of 'Solar Cascade' stays attractive right up until the end of the season. Since it tends to stay in a clump instead of suckering, it also works well in mixed perennial boarders.  Hummingbirds and insects love it.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone

3
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
278 Solidago shortii Solar Cascade #2 (NATIVE-bright yellow) Full bloom
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Erosion Control
Native
Soil Conditions
Average
Dry
Sandy
Bloom Time
Fall
Summer
Exposure
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
Clay Soil Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green
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