Intro: Erect, rhizomatous perennial of dry upland forests, rocky woodlands, barrens and road banks.

Stems: Stems may be angular, usually unbranched and hairy.

Leaves: Leaves basal and alternate on stem, petiolate (lower) to sessile (upper), oblong to oval, 1 1/2-4 in. long (reduced upward), toothed to entire, rough and hairy.

Inforescence:

Flowers: Composite flowers (heads) in a wand-like, leafy, terminal cluster that may branch; heads about 1/4 in. wide, consisting of 7-9 tiny, white to cream-colored ray florets encircling a center disk of tiny, cream-colored tubular florets.

Fruits:

Comments: Our only whitish goldenrod.

Height: 2-3 ft.

plant sale text: This is one of only two goldenrods native to North Carolina with white flowers! This relatively short and upright perennial can be found growing in dry, thin woods throughout North Carolina. This is a drought tolerant plant. Also known as Belly-ache-weed, Native Americans were quick to use this plant if any pain seized their limbs or body. It is a unique addition to the fall garden, and combines well with asters and other late-blooming perennials.

bloom table text:

description: Erect, rhizomatous perennial of dry upland forests, rocky woodlands, barrens and road banks.

stems: Stems may be angular, usually unbranched and hairy.

leaves: Leaves basal and alternate on stem, petiolate (lower) to sessile (upper), oblong to oval, 1 1/2-4 in. long (reduced upward), toothed to entire, rough and hairy.

inflorescence:

flowers: Composite flowers (heads) in a wand-like, leafy, terminal cluster that may branch; heads about 1/4 in. wide, consisting of 7-9 tiny, white to cream-colored ray florets encircling a center disk of tiny, cream-colored tubular florets.

fruits:

comments: Our only whitish goldenrod.

cultural notes:

germination code:

native range: eastern North America