Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Alternative Names
Canadian Goldenrod, Common Goldenrod, Goldenrod, Meadow Goldenrod, and Tall Goldenrod
Description of Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) in the United States and Canada
Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis), a member of the Asteraceae (Aster Family), is a herbaceous perennial that grows 2 to 6 feet tall and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall from August to October. The alternate, simple leaves are lanceolate to linear in shape and have serrate margins. This plant grows in zones 3-9 and likes open areas with full sun. This plant spreads by rhizomes and can be weedy in some locations.
More information about this species can be found in this blog post.
Hosted Species
Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata)
Nectar Species
Many butterflies, flies, ants, and beetles use this plant as a nectar source. Birds such as the Eastern Goldfinch, eat the seeds, and some mammals eat the stem and leaves. Goldenrods in general are one of the most important nectar plants in the fall.
Habitat
This goldenrod grows in open areas such as fields, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed places with moist to mesic soil.
Range of Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) in the United States and Canada
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