Solidago canadensis

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Our own west coast form of Golden Rod which can be found in vernally wet locations or even fence rows. Vigorous, strong growing perennial that erupts in plumes of golden flowers from August to October. Spreading via runners it can take up quite a bit of space in lush environs. Best to grow it in […]

Who said your beautiful garden can't be colorful from September through November?

Solidago canadensis (Canadian goldenrod) Aug-Oct. 4-5 feet tall & wide.

Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is a native North American perennial often found in open areas in large numbers. It typically is one of the first plants to colonize an area after disturbance (such as fire) and rarely persists once shrubs and trees become established. It is found neither in very dry locations nor in waterlogged ones. It is wrongly accused of being the cause of hay fever allergies for many people.

Solidago altissima Tall Goldenrod - All over the place. Property line (which I should probably move), honeysuckle garden, front winterberry garden, etc. Couldn't decide; everyone agrees it is so similar to Solidago canadensis that some file it as a subset of S. canadensis. I pinned this because it had the best differential between the two (better than IW!). The three-veined aspect of the leaf mentioned here is what I based my final decision on.

Dwarf Goldenrod 'Little Miss Sunshine' - well behaved goldenrod that will also attract Monarch butterflies

Solidago canadensis vallee-de-grace ...

SOLIDAGO canadensis 'Golden Baby' | Golden Rod | Goldkind, Yellow Springs | 60 cm, golden, VII-IX, Z2-8