Lespedeza thunbergii Gibraltar Taiwan Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' is a

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' is a 1993 introduction from retired NC Botanical Gardens' Ken Moore that has withstood the test of time and is still regarded as the top goldenrod of all times

When happy

For the uber plant nerds

At the end of the spreading branches are masses of 2-3" wide

which later became a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Lespedeza thunbergii Gibraltar Taiwan Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' is aFound at the old Gibraltar estate in Wilmington, Delaware, this spectacular lespedeza was selected and named by plantsman Bill Frederick. Our plant graces the Souto Garden with pea like foliage on long, arching branches. Emerging from the ground each season, the branches quickly reach 6' tall x 12' wide. In late summer and fall, the branches of Lespedeza 'Gibraltar' are laden with thousands of lavender pink flowers a great arching effect for a wall or