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Solidago shortii, commonly known as Short’s goldenrod, is on the Federal Endangered Species list. ‘Solar Cascade’ was developed by the Cincinnati Zoo Botanical Garden Native Endangered Plant Program as part of its efforts to save the species. ‘Solar Cascade’ is a clump-forming perennial with short rhizomes that spread less aggressively than other goldenrods. It has arching panicles of small bright golden yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees and is drought tolerant once established.
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Best grown in moist, gravelly, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best performance is in full sun. Plants will slowly spread by rhizomes to form colonies. Plants will also self seed, but are self-incompatible and need a pollinator. Cross-pollination occurs by insects (soldier beetle is reportedly a primary pollinator).
| Common Name | Solar Cascade Goldenrod |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 24-30" |
| Width | 18-24" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late summer to early fall |
| Flower Color | yellow |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
