Solidago Species, Canada Goldenrod, Giant Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod

Several persons have mentioned that this plant has an undeserved reputation for causing hayfever, but not explained why. Let me do that n...Read Moreow: The pollen from the Solidago plants is HEAVY and WAXY, and does NOT drift in the air. It falls to the ground beneath the plant. However the bright yellow flowering plants in profusion across fields and meadows attracts attention, and folks long assumed it was the cause of hayfever at this time of year. But the truth is that at the same time that this beautiful plant blooms, the horrible and insignificant green colored flowers of the Ragweed also bloom. And it's pollen is light and drifts profusely and causes hayfever. But the ragweed is all green colored and folks overlooked it's small green colored flowers which are the true cause of hayfever! So plant goldenrod everywhere, and take every opportunity to debunk the false myth that the bright yellow flowers are the cause of hayfever! They are NOT!

This is one of the more typical goldenrods with plume-like flower inflorescences and long, narrow leaves with parallel veins. Extremely s...Read Moreimilar to the Tall, Sweet, and Late Goldenrods. This species has some sharp teeth on the leaf margins. Found in roadsides, thickets, clearings, and meadows. Another good wild forb for many pollinating insects in late summer to mid-autumn.

Our native Goldenrods (about 100 species) are THE primary nectar source used by eastern Monarch butterflies on their southbound migration...Read More to Mexico in the fall. Long ignored because of the mistaken belief that they cause hayfever, they can be hard to find but please plant them! Canada goldenrod volunteers in many areas and spreads by rhyzomes, so it can be too aggressive for small gardens. In this case consider some of the other species that do not have rhyzomes. Combine any of them with with ironweed and asters for beautiful fall purple and gold--and loads of butterflies!

Unfairly accused of tormenting hayfever sufferers, Goldenrod isn't given the credit it deserves. It's a wonderful native plant that has f...Read Moreew pests or diseases, grows well in nearly all conditions and gives a long lasting show of bright blooms.

It's at home in your garden, or along the roadside, and widespread through the whole country...covering just about all of the zones.

Gardeners ought to give it another look when deciding what to plant.