Scientific Name: Solidago sp. (species). Note: we are combining a large number of species of goldenrod and looking at the genus as a whole here.
Common Name: goldenrod
Native Range: North America
Zone: 3 to 9
Plant type & Form: Tall, herbaceous perennial
Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet
Spread: 4.00 to 6.00 feet
Bloom Time: August – October
Bloom Description: Yellow
Flower: Showy and tiny yellow flowers in a panicle shape
Fruit: Seed pod
Leaf: Narrow, lance-shaped, sharp-toothed leaves with hairy undersides, alternate arrangement
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Soil type & pH: Prefers moderate to slightly acidic, rich, well-drained soils
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Naturalize, meadows
Notes: This plant spreads easily due to its seeds and rhizomatic roots
Identification notes: Look for narrow, sharply-toothed leaves with an alternate, semi-whorled arrangement. The leaves have hairy undersides and are tapered at each end. When blooming, the plant has pyramidal panicles with masses of tiny yellow flowers.
Information gathered from Missouri Botanical Garden
