Showy Goldenrod is one of my favorite Goldenrod species. Flowering now in mid-September, its tall upright stature and bright yellow conical flowers make it a great addition to any medium to dry site in full sun.
On our gravel hillside, it reaches heights of about 40", in more mesic soils it can get close to 5 feet tall.
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| Image © Katy Chayka Minnesota Wildflowers |
A native of prairies and woodland edges in sandy to loamy soils. It is rhizomatous, but forms nice, manageable clumps.
The leaves are equally attractive as the flowerheads, dark and glossy green. "In the upper half of the plant, there are often small leaves that develop from the upper axils of the primary leaves; they have a wing-like appearance." (Illinois Wildflowers)
Showy Goldenrod is native to eastern North America, see map for range.
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| Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2011. North American Plant Atlas. Chapel Hill, N.C. |
I love goldenrod but I do not have this one...will be on the lookout...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great one for your meadow Donna. Hopefully you find a local source.
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple of kinds of goldenrod in the milkweed patch that I would like to identify. I also planted some in the front yard. It is so important this time of year..Michelle
ReplyDeleteI have several too and need to identify them all. This is another great one to add if you don't have it already.
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