Summary
As the common name of this species suggests, Solidago ohioensis was first described in the state of Ohio, although it can be found in wet habitats in a broader swath of the midwestern United States. Ohio goldenrod is in the Oligoneuron group along with fellow top performer Solidago rigida subsp. glabrata, but Ohio goldenrod is much smaller and blooms earlier than its more southern cousin. In spring, S. ohioensis produces lush clumps of thick leaves reminiscent of those produced by Stokesia laevis (Stokes’ aster) followed by upright three-to four-foot-tall flowering stems. The striking inflorescences are flat-topped and composed of scores of tiny flower heads. The period of ornamental interest is prolonged due to the attractive yellow pigmentation of both the buds and spent flowers. The small size and well-behaved nature of this species make it an ideal goldenrod for smaller garden spaces, wet soils, and rain gardens.
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Ohio goldenrod