A rare and graceful alpine goldenrod native to northeastern North America, particularly the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec and parts of northern New England. Solidago cutleri thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and prefers full sun to light shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and suitable for naturalistic plantings, meadows, or pollinator gardens.
As a long time beekeeper, I have always appreciated the goldenrods for the late season bloom and being particularly useful in feeding the hive post honey harvest as they go into the fall. I have a few in the border where the graceful arching, late season flowers look fantastic, but they are way too big for the rock garden. So when I found this dwarf alpine species I was super jazzed, adding late season color, it’s dwarf habit makes it suitable for rock gardens and crevice gardens.
Hardy in USDA Zones 3–6
A rare and graceful alpine goldenrod native to northeastern North America, particularly the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec and parts of northern New England. Solidago cutleri thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and prefers full sun to light shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and suitable for naturalistic plantings, meadows, or pollinator gardens.
As a long time beekeeper, I have always appreciated the goldenrods for the late season bloom and being particularly useful in feeding the hive post honey harvest as they go into the fall. I have a few in the border where the graceful arching, late season flowers look fantastic, but they are way too big for the rock garden. So when I found this dwarf alpine species I was super jazzed, adding late season color, it’s dwarf habit makes it suitable for rock gardens and crevice gardens.
Hardy in USDA Zones 3–6
