Solidago Golden Baby
goldenrod 'Goldkind'
A woody-based, herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, forming a compact clump of upright stems with slender, toothed leaves. In late summer it freely produces horizontally branched clusters of tiny, yellow flowers; these are good for attracting pollinating insects and also good for cutting
Synonyms
Solidago canadensis 'Gold Kind'Solidago 'Golden Baby'
see moreSolidago canadensis 'Golden Baby'
Solidago Golden Baby
Solidago Goldkind
Solidago Babygold
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered or Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical 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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