Alternate name: Oldfield Goldenrod

Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family

Description Clumps of slender, gray-downy stems produce terminal, one-sided, yellow plumes that gives the perennial a vase-shaped appearance. A small goldenrod, this plant seldom reaches 2 ft. in height.

Flower August - October.

Flower August - October

Habitat Dry, open woods and upland prairies.

Range Nova Scotia to n. Florida, west to c. Canada, Montana, and New Mexico.

Discussion Gray Goldenrod attracts butterflies. Individual plants bloom at various times, thus extending the flowering season.

Comments Individual plants bloom at various times, thus extending the flowering season.

Exposure Preference Sun.

Native Distribution Nova Scotia to n. Florida, w. to c. Canada, Montana & Texas

Site Preference Dry, open woods & upland prairies

Soil Preference Sandy, rocky soils.

Wildlife Value Gray goldenrod attracts butterflies.