Golden Torch

Solidago 'Wichita Mountain' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds, North Walk

Source of plant

Broken Arrow Nursery

Description

Originally discovered in the Wichita Mountains of southwestern Oklahoma this clump former is a magnet for bees and butterflies. Each spike-like inflorescence consists of hundreds of bright yellow flowers. Once established plants are very drought and heat tolerant. 30” x 30”

USDA Hardiness Zone

4