Goldenrod (Solidago) is the state flower of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, and it is one of my favorite flowers. Contrary to popular belief,
goldenrod does not cause hayfever because the pollen is too thick to travel very far in the wind. Most of the autumn allergies contributed to
goldenrod are actually caused by
ragweed, which blooms at the same time.
Goldenrod is the host plant to many insects, bugs and butterflies. There are over 18 different varieties of goldenrod native to
Kentucky.
I have several plots of
goldenrod growing on my one acre property.
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