Solidago rigida
This is a wonderful pollinator species that blooms from late summer into the fall. It is very attractive to a number of butterfly and bee species. Flowers are bright yellow with broad, hairy stems.
Stiff Goldenrod
Height : 3-5 feet (90-150cm)
Spread : 1-3 feet (30-90 cm)
Blooming Period : August to September
Light : Full Sun
Water : Medium to Dry
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 3-9
Native Ontario Habitat : Open woods, thickets and prairies
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, meadows and naturalized areas