Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Pyramidal panicle of small yellow flowers

Photo Credit: Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Goldenrod, Canada Solidago canadensis Spire of many bright yellow small flowers

Whorls of long thin leaves climb stems of goldenrod. Fery branching yellow inflorescences at top.

Photo Credit: Robert Vidéki, Doronicum Kft., Bugwood.org

Plant Description

Showy herbaceous perennial with clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers atop 3-5 ft tall stems. Goldenrod is rhizomatous and will spread from roots or seeds. Blooms late summer to fall, this a great plant for the butterfly garden.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Farm fields Gardens Little Habitats Meadows Residential yards Roadsides
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms August Blooms July Blooms September-October Deciduous Flowering Flowers yellow Hedgerow Herbaceous Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Restoration/revegetation
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	2-6'