Bluestem goldenrod (Solidago caesia)
Bluestem goldenrod, 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.
Key Facts About Bluestem goldenrod
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
Scientific Classification of Bluestem goldenrod
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Goldenrods
Species
Bluestem goldenrod