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Photo:

Pat Kolling

Mountain Goldenrod

Alpine Goldenrod

Latin Name:

Solidago multiradiata

Native perennial with bright yellow flowers

Taxon ID#

88 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Level:

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

Sun Preference:

Partial Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Prefers sandy soils

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Family:

Asteraceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Western U.S. and Canada

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

yes

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Green

Foliage Description:

Leaves linear to spoon shaped with shallow toothed margins, up to 8" long

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Yellow

Flower Description:

Flowers in heads with both ray and disk flowers

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

no

Winter Interest Description:

Mature height:

2-20"

Mature spread:

12-24"

Growth rate:

Medium

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

yes

Native Habitat:

Rocky, lowland & subalpine habitats. Frequent in dry open areas of the Edwards Plateau and North Central Texas. Well-drained sand, loam, caliche, limestone.

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

yes

Photo:

Used by Wildlife:

yes

Hedge/Screen:

no

Swales:

yes

Wildlife Use:

Seeds food for birds and small rodents

Border:

yes

Erosion Control:

no

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

no

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

no

Adds Texture/Movement:

no

First Bloom:

Jun

Last Bloom:

Sep

Ornamental Accent:

yes

Garden Observations:

SEASONAL CARE

Spring Care:

Prune diseased, dead, damaged

Summer Care:

Prune diseased, dead, damaged

Fall Care:

Prune diseased, dead, damaged

Winter Care:

Prune diseased, dead, damaged

Long Term Care:

Insect Pests:

None serious

Wildlife Pests:

Diseases:

May get rust

Environmental Problems:

Landscape Problems:

Care Comments:

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

USDA Plants:

https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SOMU

Calscape Database:

https://calscape.org/Solidago-multiradiata-(Rocky-Mountain-Goldenrod)?srchcr=sc5fac22b55f30e

Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Mountain Goldenrod

Alpine Goldenrod

​

Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

88

MAINTENANCE

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

​

Sun Preference:

Partial Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Prefers sandy soils

Fertilizer Needs:

​

Recommended Mulch:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Western U.S. and Canada

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

yes

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Green

Foliage Description:

Leaves linear to spoon shaped with shallow toothed margins, up to 8" long

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Yellow

Flower Description:

Flowers in heads with both ray and disk flowers

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

​

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

no

Winter Interest Description:

​

Mature height:

2-20"

Mature spread:

12-24"

Growth rate:

Medium

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

yes

Native Habitat:

Rocky, lowland & subalpine habitats. Frequent in dry open areas of the Edwards Plateau and North Central Texas. Well-drained sand, loam, caliche, limestone.

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

yes

Photo:

​

Used by Wildlife:

yes

Hedge/Screen:

no