Plant Profile: Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan'

Names

Goldenrod, 'Peter Pan' Goldenrod

  • Photo of Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' (Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan's)

Phonetic Spelling:so-li-DAY-go virg-AW-ree-uh

Genus:Solidago

Species:virgaurea

Family:Asteracae

The 'Peter Pan' Goldenrod is a compact variety belonging to the daisy family. In late summer through fall, it showcases delicate clusters of vibrant yellow flowers at the tips of its branches, drawing in a variety of pollinators.

This petite goldenrod is ideal for positioning at the front of garden borders, offering late-season color. It thrives in well-drained soils and is not particularly fussy about soil type. For optimal growth, plant it in full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is drought-resistant and generally avoided by deer and rabbits.

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Feature Summary

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Image Gallery

Tags

#yellow flowers
#rabbit resistant
#deer resistant
#late summer flowers

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Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Feature Summary

Flowers
Sprays of tiny bright yellow blooms in late summer to fall.
Gold/Yellow
Leaves
Narrow lance-shaped medium green leaves
Lanceolate
Attributes
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Cultural Conditions
Good Drainage
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Rock Garden
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Drought
Deer
Rabbits
Butterflies
Bees

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Flowers

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Flower Description

Sprays of tiny bright yellow blooms in late summer to fall.

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Leaves

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Leaf Description

Narrow lance-shaped medium green leaves

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Leaf Color

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Green

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Attributes

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Whole Plant Traits

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Cultural Conditions

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
3a
thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Stem

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan' Landscape

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Solidago virgaurea 'Peter Pan': Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees