Sweet Goldenrod

What embodies a meadow better than goldenrods in fall? Crowned with yellow blooms, Sweet Goldenrod supports an impressive array of pollinators. Specialist bees visit the flowers to collect pollen for their young, and moths and caterpillars lay eggs on its leaves. When crushed, the leaves release an anise scent, creating a multi-sensory experience in the garden. These flowers do not cause seasonal allergies, though they are sometimes blamed for the symptoms caused by ragweed, which blooms at the same time.

• Though not terrifically aggressive, Sweet Goldenrod can be divided and its seedlings removed to keep its spread in check year over year