General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun. This cultivar tolerates moister soils than many of the other goldenrods. Remove spent flower clusters to encourage additional bloom.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This goldenrod cultivar features tiny, bright yellow flowers borne in dense, plume-like panicles on the ends of stiff, alternate-leaved stems typically growing 36-42" tall. Lacy flower panicles purportedly resemble fireworks, hence the cultivar name. Fall bloom period (September-October). Goldenrods have been wrongly accused of causing hay fever which is actually an allergic reaction caused by wind-borne pollen from other plants such as ragweed. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Good cut flower.
Problems:
Leaf rust is an occasional problem. May need to be divided every 2 to 3 years to control growth.
Uses:
Provides good color and contrast for the late summer to early fall perennial border, wild garden, meadow or naturalized area.
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