Is Golden Fleece safe for pets?

Yes, Golden Fleece (Solidago Sphacelata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Golden Fleece easy to care for?

Golden Fleece has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Golden Fleece grow indoors?

Golden Fleece is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Golden Fleece (Solidago Sphacelata) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Solidago sphacelata is a rhizomatous, upright, herbaceous perennial known for its arching sprays of golden-yellow flowers in late summer to fall.

Last updated: February 2026

Golden Fleece

Solidago Sphacelata

Solidago sphacelata is a rhizomatous, upright, herbaceous perennial known for its arching sprays of golden-yellow flowers in late summer to fall.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attraction, late season color

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Golden Fleece

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Solidago