Solidago nemoralis ssp. nemoralis summersweet With clusters of cream colored

With clusters of cream colored

It does especially well in sandy soils

Legend has it that the “tick” part of the common name of this plant comes from its method of seed distribution by sticking to animals and clothing the way ticks do

and it is an important food source for the Golden Aster Flower Moth

produces flat leaves from late summer to early fall

Solidago nemoralis ssp. nemoralis summersweet With clusters of cream coloredOften called Gray Goldenrod because of the gray hue to its hair covered stems, this smallest variety of Goldenrod produces bright yellow flowers on arching stalks that bloom from summer to early fall. A treat for bees and butterflies.