Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

Rough Stemmed Goldenrod

'Fireworks' Rough Stemmed Goldenrod has bright yellow flowers in late summer on a compact slowly spreading plant. Selected by Ken Moore of the NC Botanical Garden and introduced by Niche Gardens. Try Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' as a cut flower; it is great!  An important source of seed for winter birds.  A 2025 PHS Gold Medal Winner and top performer in the Solidago Trials at Mt Cuba (2021-2023) and Chicago Botanic Garden's Solidago trial in 2000.

  • Category: Perennials
  • Alternate Cultivar: Fireworks
  • Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Height: 36 Inches
  • Spread: 36 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Yellow

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Qty Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
1407 Size: #1
Notes: WK39 l Pushing new growth, variable
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Exposure
• Sun
Soil Conditions
• Dry
• Average
• Moist
• Sandy
Bloom Time
• Summer
• Fall
Foliage Color
• Green
Special Recognition
• PHS Gold Medal Plant

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