Elm-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)
Elm-leaved goldenrod is not commonly found in cultivation, but according to Illinois Wildflowers, it should be used in gardens more often.
Though generally narrower than elm leaves, this goldenrod has shiny, deeply toothed, wide leaves. It grows 1-3 feet tall, and has a showy fireworks display of floral racemes that arch gracefully.
This plant naturally grows in dry, open woodlands. It can handle more sun, but may not do as well in deep shade.
Goldenrods are keystone species. Every garden should include a goldenrod, an aster, or both.
Despite my daughter’s allergist insisting the goldenrod pollen causes problems for people, it does not, as the particles are sticky and heavy and require pollinators to be moved around.
Elm-leaved goldenrod is not commonly found in cultivation, but according to Illinois Wildflowers, it should be used in gardens more often.
Though generally narrower than elm leaves, this goldenrod has shiny, deeply toothed, wide leaves. It grows 1-3 feet tall, and has a showy fireworks display of floral racemes that arch gracefully.
This plant naturally grows in dry, open woodlands. It can handle more sun, but may not do as well in deep shade.
Goldenrods are keystone species. Every garden should include a goldenrod, an aster, or both.
Despite my daughter’s allergist insisting the goldenrod pollen causes problems for people, it does not, as the particles are sticky and heavy and require pollinators to be moved around.
Elm-leaved goldenrod is not commonly found in cultivation, but according to Illinois Wildflowers, it should be used in gardens more often.
Though generally narrower than elm leaves, this goldenrod has shiny, deeply toothed, wide leaves. It grows 1-3 feet tall, and has a showy fireworks display of floral racemes that arch gracefully.
This plant naturally grows in dry, open woodlands. It can handle more sun, but may not do as well in deep shade.
Goldenrods are keystone species. Every garden should include a goldenrod, an aster, or both.
Despite my daughter’s allergist insisting the goldenrod pollen causes problems for people, it does not, as the particles are sticky and heavy and require pollinators to be moved around.
