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Fireworks Goldenrod

Solidago 'Fireworks'

Category: Perennial • Goldenrod

Fireworks Goldenrod offers vibrant blooms and attracts pollinators, perfect for mass plantings.

Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Width: 1-2 feet
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Fall
Foliage: Deciduous

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Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Fireworks Goldenrod is a striking perennial known for its unique, arching flower clusters that resemble fireworks. It features vibrant golden-yellow blooms that attract pollinators and provide a stunning display in late summer to fall.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, tolerates a range of pH levels, and adapts to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

mass plantingpollinator garden

Special Features

Attractive golden flowerslate summer bloom

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color in late summer. Works well in naturalized settings.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Fireworks Goldenrod a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

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