Solidago nemoralis - dwarf goldenrod

Height: to 2’
Spread: to 2’
Light Needs: full sun
Water: average
Flower color: yellow
Bloom time: August to October

This goldenrod is short and compact compared to many of its relatives. It spreads slowly to form a tight clump and produces an attractive plume of yellow flowers at the stem top. It is a good choice for home gardens, including formal gardens, and pocket prairies because of its compact habit. If volunteer seedlings are not welcome, cut off the dead flower spikes before seeds develop. All goldenrods are excellent at attracting a wide variety of pollinators. They have moderate deer resistance. New spring growth may be susceptible to deer browse.

It is worth noting that goldenrods do not cause hay fever. Lightweight, air-borne pollen grains of plants like ragweed cause hay fever. Goldenrod pollen is comparatively heavy and sticky. It is moved from flower to flower by insects.