Canada Goldenrod is a tall, late-blooming wildflower with arching plumes of tiny yellow flowers. Often blamed for hay fever, though actually the wind-pollinated ragweed blooming at the same time is the culprit.
Best time to see a Canada Goldenrod
The best time to see a Canada Goldenrod is August–September, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,789 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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