How much sun does Ohio goldenrod need?

Ohio goldenrod grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Ohio goldenrod bloom?

Ohio goldenrod blooms in August, September, and October.

Where is Ohio goldenrod native?

Ohio goldenrod (Oligoneuron ohioense) is native to IL, IN, MI, NY and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Ohio goldenrod attract?

Ohio goldenrod draws bees and butterflies.

Ohio goldenrod

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Oligoneuron ohioense

Last reviewed: October 2026

Ohio goldenrod (Oligoneuron ohioense) is a perennial forb native to IL, IN, MI, NY and 1 more states. It blooms in August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Ohio goldenrod (Oligoneuron ohioense) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

24"–48" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

IL, IN, MI, NY and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Upright perennial with smooth, strap-like leaves and flat-topped clusters of small golden-yellow flowers blooming in late summer and fall, growing in calcium-rich wet meadows, fens, and marsh edges.

Growing Ohio goldenrod

Grow Ohio goldenrod in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

An important late-season nectar source for native bees and butterflies, including migrating monarchs, in wetland habitats.

Common questions

How much sun does Ohio goldenrod need?: Ohio goldenrod grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Ohio goldenrod bloom?: Ohio goldenrod blooms in August, September, and October.
Where is Ohio goldenrod native?: Ohio goldenrod (Oligoneuron ohioense) is native to IL, IN, MI, NY and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Ohio goldenrod attract?: Ohio goldenrod draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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