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    Anise-scented goldenrod (Solidago odora) in McMullen House Garden.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Anise-scented Goldenrod (Solidago odora)

    Anise-scented Goldenrod (Solidago odora) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and eastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 3 foot to 5 feet tall, this species grows in open areas such as… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Anise-scented Goldenrod (Solidago odora)

    Plants of gray goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) with yellow flowers in an open area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis)

    Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and eastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 0.5 foot to 3 feet tall, this species grows in open areas such as… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis)

    Plant of hairy goldenrod (Solidago hispida) in an open area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Hairy Goldenrod (Solidago hispida)

    Hairy Goldenrod (Solidago hispida) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and eastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 3 feet tall, this species grows in wooded areas that are… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Hairy Goldenrod (Solidago hispida)

    Plants of zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) with yellow flowers.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis)

    Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 0.5 feet to 3 feet tall, this species grows in wooded areas that are shaded and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis)

    Slender goldenrod (Solidago erecta) with yellow flowers in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta)

    Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 4 feet tall, this species grows in dry woods and barrens. The yellow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta)

    Yellow flowers of curtis' goldenrod (Solidago curtisii) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Curtis’ Goldenrod (Solidago curtisii)

    Curtis’ Goldenrod (Solidago curtisii) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 0.5 feet to 3.5 feet tall, this species grows in wooded areas that are shaded. The… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Curtis’ Goldenrod (Solidago curtisii)

    Plant of wreath goldenrod (Solidago caesia) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)

    Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to south-central and the eastern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 4 feet tall, this species grows in wooded areas… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)

    Plant of white goldenrod (Solidago bicolor) with white flowers in a wooded setting.

    A Comprehensive Guide to White Goldenrod (Solidago bicolor)

    White Goldenrod (Solidago bicolor) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 0.5 feet to 3.5 feet tall, this species grows in dry woods, and open… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to White Goldenrod (Solidago bicolor)

    Yellow flowers of tall goldenrod (Solidago altissima).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima)

    Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to most of the United States and Canada, except for the far northern reaches. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton), the black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), and several moths. Growing from 2 feet… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima)

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