Stiff Goldenrod

(Solidgo rigida) Yellow flowers, grows 10-40 cm tall, blooms August to early October. Adds bright colour to a fall garden.

Planting Instructions: Seed in early June or late fall.  Sow seeds 3 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4”) deep. 

Historical:  Used for bladder and kidney medicine, tea and herbal baths.  The yellow flower heads were used to make yellow dye.

Habitat: Common on prairies and open woodlands.