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Showy Golden Rod

Plant Leaf

Full Plant

Plant Berry/Flower

Latin Name: Solidago speciosa

Flower Description:

Tiny bright yellow flowers in dense and erect terminal clusters

FamilyAster
Season BloomLate Summer
HabitatThe showiest of all goldenrods. An important fall pollen and nectar source for insects.
CyclePerennial
Height2-3'
Leaf DescriptionStiff narrow-leaves on a stiff stem.
Soil Type Dry
Light Source Sun
LocationWoodland