Solar Cascade Goldenrod - Rare, Endangered Keystone Species for Pollinators and Birds! Late Summer to Fall Bloomer. 1 plant in 3.5" deep pot

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Goldenrods are one of the most important perennials you can plant in your garden if you're planting for pollinators!! They are keystone species, providing food and habitat for over 100 butterfly and moth species (especially their caterpillar larvae which feed on the foliage), as well as pollen for 42 specialized native bees! 97% of our bird population then rely on the insects drawn to this and other keystone species for survival.

'Solar Cascade' is a cultivar of Short's Goldenrod developed by the Cincinnati Zoo Botanical Garden Native Endangered Plant Program as part of its efforts to save the species. Solidago shortii, or Short's Goldenrod, is a herbaceous perennial wildflower and one of the many Goldenrod species. Short's Goldenrod grows best in moist, gravelly, well-drained soils that contains some loam or decaying organic matter in full sun or part shade. For maximum floral display, you should site this plant in full sun. Short's Goldenrod spreads by rhizomes to form colonies, but much less aggressively than other Goldenrod species. The plants will also self seed, but pollination is required to form viable seeds. Cross-pollination occurs by insects (soldier beetle is reportedly a primary pollinator).

Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 1-2 Feet
Spacing: 12-18 Inches

Short's Goldenrod habitat is in open rocky areas such as limestone glades, rocky slopes, roadside ledges, wood margins, fields and along river banks. Tiny yellow flowers bloom in clusters of 50 to 150 from late summer to early fall attracting pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

The plant is currently listed as endangered on the Federal Endangered Species list. The only known populations of this Goldenrod species today are in the Blue Lick Springs area of northeastern Kentucky and along the Blue River in Harrison-Crawford State Forest in southern Indiana.

No known serious insect or disease problems. The plant, once established, is deer and drought tolerant.

This offer is for one (1) Solar Cascade Goldenrod (Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade') in a deep 3.5" container.

WE CANNOT SHIP POTTED PLANTS TO THE FOLLOWING STATES DUE TO SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS: CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, ARIZONA, ALASKA, HAWAII, IDAHO, NEVADA, UTAH, COLORADO, & NEW MEXICO.

Some items may be available to these areas during dormant season when we can ship items bare root. Please message me if you have questions.