Be careful to not confuse one of the many native varieties of fall blooming goldenrods as the cause of your hay fever this time of year. Your sneezing is likely caused by giant ragweed, which also blooms around the same time. In Indiana, we predominantly find Canada, Missouri, and Giant goldenrod growing naturally in ditches, along roadsides, and in meadows. As the name suggests, goldenrods are often recognized by the showy yellow inflorescence. Click this link below to read more about the value of goldenrod to insects in this article written by Tom Turpin, Professor of Entomology, Purdue University.
On Six Legs - Goldenrod
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