Solidago shortii ‘Solar Cascade’

Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

Goldenrod-Short's

Photo Credit: Prairie Nursery

Photo Credit: Cincinnati Zoo


Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

Goldenrod-Short's

This showy selection of native goldenrod lights up the fall garden with its arching panicles of golden yellow flowers which are adored by pollinators. It is well-behaved in the landscape, forming a slowly spreading clump and tolerating most soil types. Great for erosion control. Introduced by: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 24-30
  • Spread: 18-24
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 24-30
  • Spread: 18-24
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes