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Solidago, Goldenrod 'Crown of Rays'

Solidago

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Solidago (so-li-DAY-go)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Fruit Colors

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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| June 2016 | positive

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Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2015 | positive

I bought and planted this in the summer of 2014. It seemed a bit crowded in its container so I divided it into two. Most of my neighbors ...Read More

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