How to Grow and Care for Goldentops

Grass-leaved goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) is a flowering perennial that closely resembles true goldenrod with its clusters of mustard yellow flowers. It grows well in full sun and medium wet to dry soil. It can spread aggressively.

Western goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis) is common throughout western North America. It is usually found growing alongside streams, ponds, and marshes. It blooms clusters of yellow flowers in the late summer and fall, so the late-season nectar is an important food source to monarch butterflies on their south-bound migration.

It is native primarily to the Great Plains and Great Lakes Region where it is found in prairies and sandy areas.

Bushy goldentop is a resilient perennial herb distinguished by its slender, erect stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Its golden-yellow flower heads cluster at the stem's tip, resembling a delicate spray of color. Thriving in open, sunny habitats, bushy goldentop adapts well to a variety of soil conditions, attracting pollinators while adding a touch of wild beauty to the landscape.

Slender golden-top is a perennial herb distinguished by its numerous bright yellow flower clusters and lance-shaped leaves. Thriving in open, sunny habitats, slender golden-top often forms expansive stands, which serve as a valuable food source for pollinators. Characterized by its erect stem and narrow leaves, slender golden-top exhibits resilience through its tolerance of diverse soil conditions.