FREE: Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' Goldenrod

The listing, Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' Goldenrod has ended.

This one should be called 'Finale', a more accurate description of the multitude of fluffy golden sprays on nearly horizontal flowering spikes that seem to burst from this lush green bushy perennial like sizzling skyrockets.

The rough-stemmed (S. rugosa) is another tall variety, whose specific Latin name means "with wrinkled leaves.'' The word "rugged'' is based on the same root; apparently something that's rough and wrinkled was considered "rugged'' or tough. Since this species likes dry soils and dusty roadsides, the name is doubly appropriate.