Height: 3’ to 5’ Spread: 1.5’ to 2.5’ Light Needs: full sun Water: average, preferably alkaline Flower color: yellow Bloom time: August to September
This goldenrod has an unusual, dome-shaped flower cluster. The stems are stiffly upright and the leaves are comparatively broad. The bases of the leaves on the flower stalk clasp the stalk. This species spreads by rhizomes. Like other goldenrods, a wide assortment of insect pollinators are attracted to the flowers. Birds eat the seeds. It has moderate deer resistance.
It is worth noting that goldenrods do not cause hay fever. The 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.
