Flora of Pennsylvania

Solidago

Solidago goldenrod

The genus name Solidago is derived from the Latin word solidus which means "whole".

Solidago altissima (tall goldenrod)
Solidago altissima (tall goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

This species of goldenrod is one you are most …

Solidago bicolor (white goldenrod)
Solidago bicolor (white goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

This perennial, native member of the aster family …

Solidago caesia (wreath goldenrod)
Solidago caesia (wreath goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

Most familiar goldenrods are tall plants of the …

Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod)
Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

There are about 30 different native goldenrod …

Solidago flexicaulis (zigzag goldenrod)
Solidago flexicaulis (zigzag goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

Most familiar goldenrod species prefer open …

Solidago gigantea (smooth goldenrod)
Solidago gigantea (smooth goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

This is one of several perennial goldenrod …

Solidago juncea (early goldenrod)
Solidago juncea (early goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

There are about 30 different native goldenrod …

Solidago nemoralis (gray goldenrod)
Solidago nemoralis (gray goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

This relatively small native perennial species of …

Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod)
Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

This is one species where you have to use more …

Solidago puberula (downy goldenrod)
Solidago puberula (downy goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

Solidago rugosa (wrinkleleaf goldenrod)
Solidago rugosa (wrinkleleaf goldenrod) Plant is native to PA

This goldenrod may seem a lot like the other …

Solidago goldenrod

Solidago gallery
Common Names
goldenrod