Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Solidago canadensis, known as Canada goldenrod or Canadian goldenrod, is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It forms colonies of upright growing plants, with many small yellow flowers in a branching inflorescence held above the foliage. It is native to northeastern and north-central North America and is an invasive plant in other parts of the continent and several areas worldwide, including Eurasia.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Solidago canadensis |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 3-5 ft |
| Bloom time | Aug-Oct |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Any |
| Wildlife value | Major late nectar source. Native but rhizomatous - spreads hard in gardens |
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- 松岡明芳 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Georg Slickers (CC BY-SA 4.0)