Tall Goldenrod is a robust perennial with bright yellow flower clusters. It is often mistakenly blamed for hay fever, but its pollen is too heavy to be airborne.
Best time to see a Tall Goldenrod
The best time to see a Tall Goldenrod is September–October, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,149 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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