Fall garden color in this area often is non-existent but goldenrod is an underused and often misunderstood perennial. It is commonly seen growing along roadsides or in ditches, and as many as 125 ...

We are all able to quickly identify goldenrod, right? The answer is almost always, “Yes, I can.” If you have visited Presque Isle State Park in the past five to six weeks, you'll know goldenrod is in ...

It is so hot that it seems tempting to ignore the fact that flower beds need a lift from now into late summer. But they do, and a couple of excellent perennials are waiting to do the job. They are ...

It is mid-September and native goldenrods are blooming. They are easy to spot, even at a distance, with their bright yellow arrays of flower clusters. There are 22 different native goldenrod (Solidago ...

About a dozen species of goldenrods bloom in Minnesota between July and October, but the peak of bloom comes in early to mid-September, when broad bands of goldenrod color are seen across the ...

As summer gives way to autumn, there are many subtle changes across the landscape. As the days get shorter, the trees start to prepare for winter and many even start to lose their leaves. The ...

Blooming from late summer to first frost, goldenrod belongs to the solidago genus. This hardy, herbaceous perennial grows up to 6 feet tall and is a valuable food source for migrating insects and ...