Canadian Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis · Perennial forb
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Native Prairie
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 9, exhibiting strong cold hardiness and summer heat tolerance.
About This Grass
Upright stem growing to 1.5 meters with lanceolate leaves and a dense, pyramidal panicle of small yellow flower heads.
Blade Characteristics
Alternate, lance-shaped leaves with sharply toothed margins and three prominent parallel veins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forming dense colonies.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moist to well-drained soils with moderate drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Managed by occasional cutting or controlled burns in naturalized areas; low maintenance.
Identified on 10/12/2026