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Photo courtesy of The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

Solar Cascade Short's goldenrod

Flowers in axillary clusters
Not an aggressive runner
Extremely drought tolerant

Delightful, golden-yellow flowers are borne in axillary clusters along reflexing stems from late summer into fall. Reliable, deep green, glossy foliage remains clean throughout the growing seasons. Not an aggressive runner, 'Solar Cascade' is a clump forming perennial reaching knee height, maxing out somewhere between the taller 'Fireworks' and more compact 'Golden Fleece'. Performs best in moist to average garden soil under full sun or partial shade; extremely drought tolerant once established. This great garden plant is easy to propagate and proved to be a standout in The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden perennial trails. Plant en masse for a dramatic effect or incorporate into seasonal arrangements.

Height

24-30 Inches

Spread

12-24 Inches

Bloom Color

Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Good Companions

Ironweed Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly',
Cutleaf Coneflower Rudbeckia lacinata 'Autumn Sun (Herbstsonne)'

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
• Perennial Border
• Mass Planting
• Drought Tolerant
• Border
• Native to US
• Dry Sun
• Cut Flower
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate
• Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
• Good Drainage
• Average
• Dry