Gray Goldenrod
(Solidago nemoralis)

Other common names: Gray-stemmed Goldenrod, Grey Goldenrod, Wood Goldenrod

Family: Aster Family (Asteraceae), Composite Family (Compositae)

Group: Goldenrods

Distinctive features: Small; grey stem that arches over; grows in dry soil of open areas.

Flowers: Summer, Fall;  Yellow;  Indistinguishable parts (petals)

Leaves: Small

Height: Up to 1 m (2 ft)

Stem: Grey, arching.

Habitat: Very dry open fields

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 446    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 194    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 185   

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Very common.

See Also:
  •   Goldenrod & Ragweed, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney
  •   Goldenrod, Ragweed and Mugwort, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney


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Typical arching form of Gray Goldenrod.

In full bloom in mid September.

Closeup of the flowers.

Flower buds (mid August).

The finely downy stem which gives this plant its gray look.

Another view of the finely downy stem.
  

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