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.
Habitat
Old fields, roadsides, meadows, and disturbed areas throughout North America
Diet
Supports over 100 species of native bees and countless butterflies and moths
How common
Common
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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