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Yellow flowers of elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) in a wooded area.

A Comprehensive Guide to Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)

Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) 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 1 foot to 4 feet tall, this species grows in dry woods. The yellow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)

Yellow flowers of bog goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) in a wooded area.

A Comprehensive Guide to Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa)

Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) 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 1 foot to 5 feet tall, this species grows in wetland areas such as… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa)

Close-up of yellow flowers of stout goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa).

A Comprehensive Guide to Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa)

Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa) 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 5 feet tall, this species grows in rocky/sandy open areas and woods and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa)

Plant of roan mountain goldenrod (Solidago roanensis) in an open area.

A Comprehensive Guide to Roan Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago roanensis)

Roan Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago roanensis) 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 5 feet tall, this species grows in prairies, glades, barrens, thickets, and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Roan Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago roanensis)

Yellow flowers of hard-leaf flat-top goldenrod (Solidago rigida).

A Comprehensive Guide to Hard-leaf Flat-top Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)

Hard-leaf Flat-top Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) 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 5 feet tall, this species grows in prairies, glades, barrens,… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Hard-leaf Flat-top Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)

Plant of downy goldenrod (Solidago puberula) with yellow flowers.

A Comprehensive Guide to Downy Goldenrod (Solidago puberula)

Downy Goldenrod (Solidago puberula) 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 4 feet tall, this species grows in areas such as dry… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Downy Goldenrod (Solidago puberula)

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)

Plants of early goldenrod (Solidago juncea) with yellow flowers in an open area.

A Comprehensive Guide to Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea)

Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea) 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 4 feet tall, this species grows in open areas such as… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea)

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)

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