Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’

General info: Solidago rugosa is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet well drained soils in full sun. ‘Fireworks’ is a cultivar from the straight species. This species is typically found growing in wet meadows, thickets, or wet woodlands. It has bright golden yellow blooms. ‘Fireworks’ has plume-like blooms resembling Fireworks. This Solidago has a fall bloom period from September to October. It will spread by rhizomes but will also self-seed.

Landscape uses: Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ is a very versatile species. This North American native perennial only gets about three and a half feet tall at most. Making it a great choice for a garden bed or as a perennial border. This species has distinctive bright golden blooms with a unique fine lacey texture. Adding this species to a garden bed could help break up the texture. Use it in a pollinator garden or a native wildflower garden to attract lots of butterflies and bees.