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Little Lemon
Hybrid goldenrod cultivar · Gabriel Danziger, 2006 (US PP17,297), Israel
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Hybrid goldenrod cultivar
- Height × spread: 9-18 in (23-46 cm) × 9-18 in (23-46 cm)
- Bloom window: July to August (often reblooms in early fall)
- Color & flower form: Light lemon-yellow, dense upright terminal inflorescences
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 5-8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Gabriel Danziger, 2006 (US PP17,297), Israel
- Pet safety: safe
How it differs
- Much shorter than species goldenrods
- Paler lemon-yellow tone versus typical gold
- Basal-branching habit with dense, upright sprays
- Well-suited to containers and edging
Strengths
- Compact size simplifies placement
- Good heat tolerance in full sun with drainage
- Attracts pollinators despite small stature
Care in one minute
Full sun and well-drained soils; avoid soggy sites
Water consistently during establishment; then moderate watering
Trim back after first bloom to encourage a second flush
Light spring fertilizer or compost is sufficient
Mulch to reduce weeds but keep mulch off crowns
Watch‑outs
- Rabbits may browse stems
- Susceptible to rust or leaf spots in stagnant, humid air
- Needs full sun for tight habit and best bloom
- Pet safety note: Solidago species are generally not listed as toxic to cats and dogs; do not confuse with rayless goldenrod (Isocoma), which is toxic to horses.
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Discovered and selected by Gabriel Danziger; protected by U.S. Plant Patent 17,297 and widely sold under the trade name Little Lemon.
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden – ‘Dansolitlem’ LITTLE LEMON
- U.S. Plant Patent PP17,297 – ‘Dansolitlem’ (via Google Patents)
- ASPCA – Fall plant safety and rayless goldenrod note
- Great Plant Picks – Little Lemon® goldenrod
