Solidago nemoralis (Grey Goldenrod)

grows 6 inches -2 ft. tall (one of the shortest goldenrod species!)

full sun

dry to medium soil

delicate golden blooms from Aug.-Oct.

*host plant for Synchlora aerata, Epiblema scudderiana

small and well-behaved compared to other goldenrods, making it an appropriate garden plant

all goldenrods are highly valuable to pollinating insects

natural habitat: open forests, woodlands, barrens, clearings, old fields, and road banks; characteristic of dry soils