General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies

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Common names
  • Plains Grass-Leaved Goldenrod
  • Texas goldentop

Photo Gallery
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2011-11-12
flower clusters appear at the top of the stems in late summer, an
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2011-11-13
Leaves and flowers - side view
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2011-11-13
entire plant reaches 1 1/2 - 3 feet high, this one is the former.
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2011-11-13
alternate leaves are smooth and hairless
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2011-11-12
close up of flower cluster

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