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Solidago flexicaulis

Zigzag Goldenrod

Coarse, serrated, oval leaves support brilliant, yellow flowers which zigzag their way up the stems.

  • »  Small flowers cluster near the top of the plant
  • »  Star-like yellow blooms
  • »  Erect stems hold softly hairy coarsely-toothed oval leaves
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:30-60 cm
  • Spread:30-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Additional Information about Solidago flexicaulis

Native to Ontario

The common name is derived from the way the stems "zig-zag" from leaf to leaf.

Goldenrod (Solidago) is unfairly blamed for being the source of pollen or allergens which affect those who suffer from hay fever. Pollen from goldenrod is too heavy to travel by air whereas ragweed pollen, which is released close in time to that of solidago, is easily carried and is the true source of this discomfort. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solidago flexicaulis

Found in deciduous woods, along wooded stream banks, it thrives in three to four hours of sun or full shade. Will grow in dry soils, tolerating some drought, loamy, clay or rocky sites.