Prairie Goldenrod

Prairie goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) is a native perennial wildflower in the Asteraceae family. It is found throughout North America, from Newfoundland to British Columbia and from Maine to Florida west to Montana and New Mexico. 

Prairie goldenrod is a small to medium-sized plant, typically growing 20 to 100 cm (8 to 40 inches) tall. It has slender, erect stems that are covered in short, white hairs. The leaves are lance-shaped, with coarsely toothed margins. The flowers are arranged in one-sided, terminal panicles. Each flower head is small, with 5 to 9 yellow ray florets. Prairie goldenrod blooms from late summer to fall (August to November).

Prairie goldenrod is a valuable plant for both wildlife and humans. It is a major food source for pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and moths. It also provides habitat for birds and other small animals. Prairie goldenrod has been used by Native Americans for centuries for food, medicine, and dye.

Prairie goldenrod is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It tolerates a variety of soil conditions, including dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It prefers full sun, but can also tolerate light shade. Prairie goldenrod is a good choice for native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and other naturalized areas.

Prairie goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) is native to the following states in the United States:

Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia