1. Pin Oak
2. Belladonna Lily
3. Poison Ivy
4. Highbush Cranberry
5. Stinging Nettle
6. Goldenrod
Scientific Name: Solidago canadensis
Common Name: Canada Goldenrod
I believe I have been bad mouthing this plant in error:
This species produces showy displays, usually late in the summer. Although it and other Goldenrods are commonly blamed for hay fever, this discomfort is usually caused by pollen from Ragweed (Ambrosia spp.), which are less conspicuous plants with greenish flowers that bloom at the same time. Missouri Goldenrod (Solidago missouriensis), is similar but usually smaller, with smooth stems.
We had this rather pretty plant blooming all over a few weeks ago. I was blaming its showy yellow flowers for my allergy flare up. But in researching the species I’ve learned I was most likely wrong. I can’t say much about this plant save for the fact it brightens up our meadow areas. And the bee’s seem to like this one that is situated quite near them. I was actually happy to learn that this is most likely not what is killing my sinuses as it means I do not have to try to banish it from our “yard”.
Saw this plant on the clearance rack at lowe’s — ha!
Goldenrod looks pretty in big pots! It’s a great dye plant too – nice clear yellows, reasonably fast when mordanted with vinegar (I’d guess it’s better with a stronger substance, like alum), and – if you’re in the right part of the country – stupid easy to obtain.
Glad that’s not what’s causing your allergies!