Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' – Golden Fleece Goldenrod Gardener's Note: Contrary to popular belief, allergists report goldenrod does not cause fall allergies. The true culprit is ragweed, which blooms at the same time with green, unnoticeable flowers.
- Herbaceous perennial with panicles of golden yellow flowers in late summer and early fall
- Plant in full sun
- Plant in organic, but well-drained soil; drought tolerant
- Divide in early spring
- Height: 12-18 inches Width: 12-18 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones (4) 5-9:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be marginally hardy in this zone unless protected or covered by snow.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
Garden Mum 'Hardy Fall Mum - Chrysanthemum morifolium
- Late summer blooming perennial that is often used as an annual
- Best in sunny locations
- Can take a variety of soils
- Attracts butterflies
- Zones 4 or 5 to 9
Care for fall mums:
- Shear down in early spring, then again in July. By the time you want them to bloom - late summer and early fall - they'll be perfect.
- Pinch back in June to make the plant bushier, which helps it to produce more flowers
- Divide every 2 or 3 years in the spring
Garden Mum 'Jennifer'- Perennial early fall blooming mum with large yellow flowers
- Plant in rich to average well-drained soil
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Pinch back plants by ½ in late spring; divide in spring every 2-3 years
- Height: 24 inches; Width: 24 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 5-10:
- Zone 5: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Garden Mum 'Sunny Gretchen
- Perennial mid-season blooming mum with bright yellow "cushion-like" flowers
- Plant in rich to average well-drained soil
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Pinch back plants by ½ in late spring; divide in spring every 2-3 years
- Height: 24 inches; Width: 24 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 5-10:
- Zone 5: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
