Zigzag Goldenrod
Notable for its brilliant yellow flowers, Solidago flexicaulis is a woodland Goldenrod with finely-serrated oval leaves and spikes of golden flowers. Named for the way the flowers zig and zag their way up the stem, this is a great plant for adding …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
Height | 1' - 3' |
Bloom Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Aug, Sep |
Spacing | 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Root Type | Rhizome |
Benefits | Pollinators, Host Plant |
Notable for its brilliant yellow flowers, Solidago flexicaulis is a woodland Goldenrod with finely-serrated oval leaves and spikes of golden flowers. Named for the way the flowers zig and zag their way up the stem, this is a great plant for adding color to the late-season shade garden. Zig Zag Goldenrod spreads easily to form an attractive patch. All Goldenrods support a host of pollinator and insect activity, and this goldenrod is no exception. A couple of interesting and beautiful moths – the Wavy-Lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata), and Green Leuconycta (Leuconycta diphteroides) – use this goldenrod as a larval host, as do numerous other smaller moths.