Flat-topped Goldenrod
Euthamia graminifolia
Also listed as Solidago graminifolia, Aster graminifolius
Also known as Flat-top Goldenrod, Grass-leaved Goldenrod, Flat-top Goldentop
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A native wildflower with fine, grass-like foliage and flat-topped clusters of small yellow flowers in late summer and fall. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance.
Why grow it
Flat-topped goldenrod offers a later bloom window than many native Solidago species, flowering into fall when pollinator resources thin. Its fine texture and upright habit make it useful for layering in mixed perennial borders without the coarser appearance of taller goldenrod cultivars. It performs reliably in average to dry soils with minimal fertilizer input, making it suitable for low-maintenance plantings and rain gardens.
Watch out for
This species spreads via rhizomes and can gradually expand beyond its initial planting area in favorable conditions, so site placement should account for potential spread over several seasons. In very wet conditions or heavy clay soils, root rot and fungal issues are more likely, so ensure drainage is adequate for long-term establishment.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native wildflower with fine, grass-like foliage and flat-topped clusters of small yellow flowers in late summer and fall. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Flat-topped Goldenrod grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Flat-topped goldenrod offers a later bloom window than many native Solidago species, flowering into fall when pollinator resources thin. Its fine texture and upright habit make it useful for layering in mixed perennial borders without the coarser appearance of taller goldenrod cultivars. It performs reliably in average to dry soils with minimal fertilizer input, making it suitable for low-maintenance plantings and rain gardens.
Watch out for
This species spreads via rhizomes and can gradually expand beyond its initial planting area in favorable conditions, so site placement should account for potential spread over several seasons. In very wet conditions or heavy clay soils, root rot and fungal issues are more likely, so ensure drainage is adequate for long-term establishment.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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