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Goldenrods are bright yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. They grow in fields and along roadsides, making the world a little sunnier with their cheerful colors!
Key details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Traits
FloweringSummer BloomingMedicinalColorfulGrasslandPollinator MagnetRapid GrowingKeystone Species
What this page adds
The goldenrods has tall, slender stems topped with vibrant yellow flower plumes that often form a pyramidal or wand-like shape. Its bright, clustered blooms make it stand out in late summer and fall fields, distinct from other green plants.
During colonial times, goldenrod leaves were brewed into a popular, golden-colored tea!
Goldenrods are often wrongly blamed for allergies; ragweed is the actual culprit!
Some towering goldenrod species can grow over 2 meters (7 feet) tall!
