Euthamia graminifolia
Flat-Top Goldentop, Grass-Leaved Goldenrod
General
A perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It features slender, upright stems adorned with narrow, grass-like leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall, attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Previously categorized as Solidago graminifolia.
Plant Description
Displays sturdy, erect stems that can grow up to several feet tall, supporting dense clusters of small, bright yellow flowers. Its leaves are linear and grass-like, arranged alternately along the stems, adding to its overall feathery appearance. Blooming from late summer into autumn, these cheerful flowers attract a variety of pollinators and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of late-season wildflowers in meadows and open woodlands. Growing to 2-3'.
Height (ft)
2-3'
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil types
Organically rich
Wetland indicator
FAC
Shade tolerance
Intolerant, prefers full sun
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom period
Late Summer
Drought tolerance
Medium
Salinity tolerance
Low/None
Distribution
Northeastern United States, from Maine to Virginia, and west clustering around the Great Lakes and Canadian border (continuing north into Canada), out as far south as Kentucky and Tennessee, and as far west as North Dakota. Some populations around the coast from South Carolina to Mississippi. Other scattered populations throughout the Midwest and northwest.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]
Additional Information
According to the BRIT - Native American Ethnobotany Database, this species was used by the Chippewa by making a decoction for chest pain and lung trouble. The Ojibwa also used this plant by making smoking the plant to simulate the smell of deer hoofs; this would aid them in hunting.