Grass-leaved Goldenrod

Euthamia graminifolia

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

The flat-topped floral arrangement and narrow leaves of this Goldenrod are distinctive. Sometimes it is slender and little branched, while at other times it branches frequently, creating a bushy appearance. Can spread aggressively in moist sunny conditions. Cut back plants in the late winter. Attracts bees and wasps. Food source for caterpillars. Seeds consumed by a small number of birds.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Urban / Tree Box

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

4-5

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Sept-Oct

Salinity Tolerance

Low Tolerance