Solidago
Photo by Don Lendle
Rough-leaf/Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’)
Compact, cascading, clump-forming
2-5 foot stems with radiating light yellow flowers at the tips
Numerous tiny, toothed leaves have rough, wrinkled surface
Wrinkled-leaf Goldenrod
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Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima)
Central stem, or sometimes stem clusters
2 to 6 feet tall
Masses of small, dark yellow, plume-like flowers on upper part of stem
Leaves usually have small teeth along the margins, otherwise the margins are smooth