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Common name: Canada Goldenrod or Common Goldenrod
Latin name:
Solidago canadensis

Canada Goldenrod - Solidago canadensis
Annual/Perennial: Perennial

Flowers: July to August
Flower size:
1/4"

Found in:
Plains to Montane 
Height: 3' to 5'
Invasive:
No
Native species:
No
Useful in garden: Yes

Image taken: Silver Ranch Road near Conifer

Pictured Wildflower: Canada Goldenrod - Solidago canadensis
Wildflower Field notes: Canada Goldenrod is perhaps the easiest Goldenrod to identify. It grows taller than most of the plants in the Solidago family. Look for Canada Goldenrod in dry sunny areas such as open fields and meadows, hillsides, and along roadways. 

Canada Goldenrod is very drought tolerant making it a good choice for the xeriscape or wildflower gardens.

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