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Herbaceous Perennial

Solidago 'Crown of Rays'
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goldenrod 'Crown of Rays'

An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, bearing tiny golden yellow flowers in flattened, radiating clusters in mid- to late summer. The flowers are good for attracting pollinating insects and also make good cut flowers

Synonyms
Solidago canadensis 'Crown of Rays'
Solidago 'Strahlenkrone'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Solidago are woody-based perennials, some invasive, with erect stems bearing narrow leaves and terminal panicles or racemes of small yellow flowers in summer and autumn

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. May require staking in exposed sites. See staking perennials

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Remove flowered stems to prevent self-seeding

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

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