Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Wildflowers
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Solidago speciosa
Family: (Asteraceae)
(P) to 5′. Showy Goldenrod. Central and Eastern North America. A robust tetraploid plant with densely clustered, soft yellow, 10-inch conical flower heads. The distinctive basal leaves are thick and paddle-like, becoming slightly smaller as they ascend up the stem. Blooms late August and September. Well-drained soil. Sun. 4 & T2