Goldenrod | Solidago canadensis

A vibrant cluster of yellow flowers with small, petal-like structures on a green backdrop. Bright and colorful!
The image features vibrant yellow wildflowers amidst lush green foliage, creating a lively and colorful natural scene.
A close-up of a vibrant yellow flower cluster with green leaves, set against a natural background.
A vibrant cluster of yellow flowers with small, petal-like structures on a green backdrop. Bright and colorful!
The image features vibrant yellow wildflowers amidst lush green foliage, creating a lively and colorful natural scene.
A close-up of a vibrant yellow flower cluster with green leaves, set against a natural background.

Goldenrod has showy yellow flowers that grow on drooping panicle branches that bloom late summer to fall. The flowers are valuable to butterflies, bees, and other insects. It is a very fast growing rhizomatous plant that forms dense bright patches on open land.

Plant Details

Habitats Upland Prairie and Savanna, Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes Typically found on historic farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and roadsides. Quickly spreading rhizomatous plant, tolerant of some but not full shade.
Phenology Perennial; flowering June-October
Mature Height 4-5'
Shade Preference Full sun
Soil Tolerance Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils
Special Uses Provides vital pollen & nectar for butterflies, bees and other insects; Deer resistant