Sun to light shade; Dry sandy or rocky soil; This wonderful little goldenrod has a cluster of basal leaves and slender flower stalks covered in bright yellow flowers. Stems and foliage are often purple tinged. Grows on sunny ledges and dry rocky woodland edges. Grows 1-3' tall; Blooms September-October; Zone 3-8; WV ecotype. // Seed packet, about 100 seeds. Germination requirements: 60 days cold, moist stratification.