Fireworks Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Native, Flowering, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, and Heat Tolerant

Specifications

Botanical Name

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Height

3-4 ft
Width

2-3 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Yellow
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Yellow
Native

Yes
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant your Fireworks Goldenrod in a spot that receives full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can handle very light shade, too much shade will make the stems leggy and weak, causing the plant to flop over instead of standing upright.
Soil: This plant is adaptable and thrives in average to medium garden soil, but good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. It tolerates clay soils better than many perennials, but if your soil is extremely heavy, amend it with compost or organic matter to improve aeration.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water consistently to help the roots establish, checking the soil moisture weekly. Once established, Fireworks Goldenrod is quite drought-tolerant and handles dry spells well, though occasional deep watering during extreme heat will keep the foliage looking its best and prevent the lower leaves from browning.

Pruning Tips

This plant blooms on new growth, so you can cut the stems back in late spring (around June) by about half to encourage bushier growth and prevent flopping later in the season. You can also leave the spent flower heads standing in winter to provide seeds for birds and winter interest, then cut the old stems down to the ground in early spring before new green shoots appear.

Fertilizer Needs

Fireworks Goldenrod is a light feeder and generally does not require heavy fertilization; in fact, too much fertilizer can lead to weak, floppy stems and lush foliage with fewer flowers. A light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges is usually sufficient to support healthy growth without overstimulating the plant.

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Late Summer Color Fireworks Goldenrod

Well-Behaved Cultivar of Native Prairie Perennial
Explosion of Bright, Starry Flowers Held on Long Sprays
Blooms from Late Summer to Early Fall
Unique Cut Flowers Work in Either Rustic or Modern Arrangements
Adds Structure to the Background of Your Plantings
Exceptional Nectar Resource for Beneficial Pollinators and Butterflies
Perfect for Rain Gardens
Easy Care
Deer and Rabbits Tend to Leave it Alone
Goldenrod Doesn't Cause Allergies...the Culprit is Actually Ragweed Pollen!

Let the banner yet wave during the last few moments of summer! Celebrate the end of the season with this showy modern cultivar of an important native flowering perennial.

Add the unmistakable downturned arching panicles of Fireworks Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks') to your landscape this season. This named variety has graced residential gardens without becoming aggressive.

Let the brilliant branching clusters of bright yellow flowers explode into vibrant color for an amazing finale. With a mounding, clump-forming habit, Fireworks Goldenrod reliably provides end-of-season color.

These large-scale perennials make an exceptional backdrop to Asters, Butterfly Bushes, and the remaining Coneflowers and Rudbeckia in the fall perennial border. This special plant looks custom-made for LIttle Bunny Fountain Grass!

Just like its namesake, the streaming flower panicles radiate downwards and resemble fireworks. Its tall shrub form, rough-textured stems and dark green leaves give great structure in the garden all year, even without the flowers!

Consider it your patriotic duty to gently educate people on the benefits of this special native pollinator plant. The large pollen of Goldenrod is unfairly accused of causing seasonal allergies...but the real "sneezeweed" is ragweed, which blooms about the same time.

On large properties, it looks right at home in Cottage Gardens, wild meadow gardens or any naturalized area. This is an especially good selection for a planned Rain Garden as it doesn't mind wet soils or clay soils.

The ideal site for this plant would be in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. However, this durable selection is widely adaptable.

Bees, butterflies and birds love it for shelter and nectar, but deer won't bother it. Celebrate the best of our showy native plants with Fireworks Goldenrod from Nature Hills today!

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Fireworks Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

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