Bluestem goldenrod (Solidago caesia)
Also known as: Woodland goldenrod, Axillary goldenrod
You might be referring to Bluestem Goldenrod (*Solidago caesia*). This perennial plant features dark green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. As it matures, its stems take on a distinctive blue-gray color, which gives the plant its name.
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Attributes of Bluestem goldenrod
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Images of Bluestem goldenrod
Quickly Identify Bluestem goldenrod
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Vibrant yellow flowers with 3-5 rays in compact clusters.
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Stalkless, lance-shaped leaves with toothed edges and feather veins.
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Small, dry achene fruit with golden-brown color and tuft of hairs.
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Height reaching approximately 3 feet (91 cm).
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Blooms from August to October with mild, pleasant fragrance.
Scientific Classification of Bluestem goldenrod
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Goldenrods
Species
Bluestem goldenrod
