Solidago ptarmicoides, Upland White Goldenrod

 

Another interesting species I began growing in 2023 and began selling in 2024. Although you may confuse it with some common asters, this species hybridizes with Goldenrods, and is therefore in the Solidago family. Unique for its white flowers, it is a relatively low-growing species of prairie and other well-drained sites across all corners of Minnesota. However, it is not listed in Hennepin County and given that we are surrounded by counties that have reported specimens over the years, I suspect that it has been under-reported in the metro counties, is often confused with aster species, or simply has been extirpated by agriculture in in the locations (dry, well-drained) that could have supported it. Feel no "near-native-shame" growing Upland White Goldenrod in your prairie or sand prairie garden. I have found this to be an exceptionally drought tolerant species with a long bloom period!

Blooms: white, July through September

Height: 1-2 feet

Conditions: sun to pt sun, well-drained medium-dry to dry soil