Grass-leaved Goldenrod
Euthamia graminifolia
Flat-topped golden clusters over fine, grassy leaves, a fall landing pad for migrating monarchs. Spreads to fill wet meadow edges.
Typically 1 pint–1 gal · $9–$30 · final price at pickup
- Thu, Aug 138 AM – 4 PM
- Fri, Aug 148 AM – 4 PM
- Sat, Aug 158 AM – 2 PM
The flat-topped, fine-textured form of goldenrod that works in tight spaces. and one of the most important late-season pollinator plants we carry.
Grass-leaved goldenrod is different from most of its kin: instead of arching plumes, it produces flat-topped clusters of tiny golden flowers at the stem tips that look almost like Queen Anne's lace in yellow. The narrow grass-like leaves give it a fine-textured quality that reads as meadow rather than coarse, and in fall the entire plant becomes a landing pad for migrating monarchs, painted ladies, and dozens of native bee species. It spreads by rhizomes in moist areas to form dense colonies that provide fall color and seed for overwintering birds. It grows naturally along roadsides, stream banks, and wet meadow edges, a versatile plant for wet spots where fall color and pollinator value are priorities.
A nursery-grown plant, ready for the ground.
Healthy, container-grown grass-leaved goldenrod propagated on-site at Hill House from regional genetics. Includes a one-page care card. We make every effort to supply plants as listed; occasionally we substitute a similar species of equal value.
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Average
- Mature size
- 2–3.5 ft · 24–36 in wide
- Bloom time
- Late summer through fall
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- USDA zones
- 3–9
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Eastern and Central North America
Care notes for grass-leaved goldenrod.
Full sun in moist to average, slightly acidic soil. Tolerates wet feet and clay. Spreads by rhizomes. excellent for mass planting and naturalizing. Cut back by one-third in early summer to reduce height if desired. No fertilizing needed. Provides important seed for goldfinches and other birds through winter.
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