Perennial
Oligoneuron rigidum (stiff goldenrod)
Oligoneuron rigidum (stiff goldenrod)
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Monarchs love this goldenrod, perhaps because the large flat flowers make a nice landing pad? This adaptable plant makes a wonderful addition to prairie gardens. The leaves turn red in fall and goldfinches eat the seeds. Spreads easily by seed.
Sunlight: Full Sun and Partial
Water: Dry and Medium
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Bloom time: August, September, and October
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
Highly competitive, 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")
