Meet Oligoneuron rigida - commonly known as stiff goldenrod or stiff-leaved goldenrod. This is also a native North American plant belonging to the vast aster family (Asteraceae). Canada goldenrod is far more common but this was included in our prairie seed mix planted decades-ago.
Found east of the Rocky Mountains this plant develops with stems that branch at the top into multiple small yellow flower heads. Named after stems and leaves that are hairy and rough to the touch differentiating this flower from other goldenrod species.
Insects gravitate to this plant for its nectar to feed in late summer and autumn.
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