Solidago ulmnifolia
Elm-leaved Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a perennial woody flowering plant, most varieties of which have conical panicles of small yellow flowers in Summer and Autumn. The leaves vary, but most varieties have narrow, tapering leaves around 4" long, that are hairy on the underside. Plants can also vary considerably in height, depending on the variety. This variety, Solidago ulmnifolia is one of the shorter goldenrods. It's height tops out at three feet. It is found in medium to dry soils, and is best in shaded to semi-shaded situations.
Contributed by @TimH
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Elm-leaved Goldenrod
Latin name
Solidago ulmnifolia
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Asteraceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.00 M
Solidago ulmnifolia
Goldenrod is a perennial woody flowering plant, most varieties of which have conical panicles of small yellow flowers in Summer and Autumn. The leaves vary, but most varieties have narrow, tapering leaves around 4" long, that are hairy on the underside. Plants can also vary considerably in height, depending on the variety. This variety, Solidago ulmnifolia is one of the shorter goldenrods. It's height tops out at three feet. It is found in medium to dry soils, and is best in shaded to semi-shaded situations.
Propagating by division
From Early Winter TO Late Winter
Goldenrod is very easy to divide. Divide the plants by digging up the clump and pulling it apart, then replanting the separate clumps. This can be done at any time through the Winter
Flowering
From Late Summer TO Mid Autumn
Goldenrod flowers from late Summer to mid Autumn
Planting
From Early Autumn TO Early Autumn
Plant young plants in early Autumn in a sunny site, with well-draining fertile soil
TimH