It's goldenrod time and the bees are busy collecting nectar and pollen from one of the last blooms of the season.Goldenrod is an ubiquitous plant along roadsides this time of year. Goldenrod and New England aster often team up. They are breathtaking together.
If you're planning to plant along a roadside, be careful that you don't inadvertently uproot a stand of goldenrod.
For many years, goldenrod was blamed for Fall hayfever, but now we know better. The pollen of goldenrod is much too heavy to land up your nose. It's ragweed, another fall bloomer, that causes us to sneeze.
There are several golden rods to choose from. An amazing one volunteered in my son-in-law's garden. Finding a place in garden soil caused the plant to grow 7 feet tall. Goldenrod: a
glorious plant for Autumn
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