Perennial
Oligoneuron ohioense (Ohio goldenrod)
Oligoneuron ohioense (Ohio goldenrod)
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With its short stature and attractive flowers, this is an excellent goldenrod for gardens. Clay soil? No problem! This plant also does well in rain gardens. Blooms for several months, providing food for a wide variety of pollinators.
Photo 2: Rob Routledge / CC BY 3.0
Sunlight: Full Sun
Water: Medium and Wet
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom time: July, August, and September
Does goldenrod cause hay fever?
Does goldenrod cause hay fever?
No. Most seasonal allergies (aka hayfever) are caused by wind-pollinated plants. Goldenrod is insect-pollinated. That means the pollen isn't floating around in the air making you sneeze. The culprit? Likely ragweed, a wind-pollinated plant that blooms at the same time as goldenrod but is much less showy. For more details, check out this article from the National Wildlife Federation: The Goldenrod Allergy Myth
Keystone species, Feeds bees, Feeds butterflies or moths, Birds eat seeds, and Host plant
Plants are sold as small pots (2.5" x 3.5")
