Early Goldenrod is a perennial wildflower native to the eastern and midwestern United States where it can often be found growing in the dry, rocky soils of prairies, fields, open fields and woods, and alongside roadways.
Plant grows to about 3 feet in height and produces dozens of small, mildly fragrant yellow flowers that bloom from July through September.
Attracts numerous species of bees and butterflies.
Direct sow in late fall by lightly pressing the seeds into the soil's surface. For spring planting, mix seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days (cold stratification) before sowing.