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Native Plants of the Great Lakes

North Branch Restoration Project: Native Plant and Seed Collection

Solidago Ridiga / Family: Asteraceae
Stiff Goldenrod, Swink/Wilhelm # 4

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FLOWERING: Late September through October

SEED TIMING: October

HABITAT: Dry to mesic prairie

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: 1 - 5 feet. Erect, hairy stem, (branching only at the top) with small, rigid, oval, clasping leaves. Basal leaves are large, toothed, rough and long-stemmed. The golden-colored flowers are arranged in flat-topped or dome-shaped clusters.

TO PICK: Seed is similar to all goldenrods in forming a fluffy pappus. Once the pappus begins to fluff the entire head may be taken. Spread heads out to dry on newspapers, then store in paper bags in a cool, dry place until time to process.

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