Solidago altissima (Late goldenrod) — HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 2025

HA-0192 · HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 08/2025, Julian Auch

Solidago altissima (Late goldenrod) — detail, HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 2025

HD Scan, Detail, Thalkirchen, Germany, 08/2025, Julian Auch

HA-0225 · HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 10/2025, Julian Auch

HD Scan, Detail, Thalkirchen, Germany, 10/2025, Julian Auch

HA-0231 · HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 11/2025, Julian Auch

Late goldenrodSolidago altissima

Solidago altissima, commonly known as tall goldenrod, is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It is distinguished by its towering stems, lance-shaped leaves, and dense clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to autumn. Unlike many wildflowers, it provides a critical late-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. Its ability to form large, spreading colonies helps stabilize soil and create habitat for insects and small wildlife, making Solidago altissima an important species in prairies, meadows, and open woodland ecosystems.

Scientific Name

Solidago altissima

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

Yellow

Blossom Symmetry

Radial